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In today’s competitive, fast-paced business landscape, supply chain management has become a critical factor in a company’s success. A lean supply chain is not just about reducing costs; it’s about optimizing processes, minimizing waste, and ensuring the efficient flow of goods and services. Leveraging artificial intelligence in the supply chain, particularly predictive AI analytics, is a surefire way of achieving optimal efficiency.
Not only is your company being impacted by COVID-19 related labor and material shortages in logistics, but your vendors and clients are also likely feeling the stress. Optimizing your supply chain processes improves efficiency and reduces wasted time and materials. Taking it a step further and creating a pull system approach to order fulfillment — one that’s based on lean principles — is another way to reduce waste. It helps you improve your production quality and frees you of excess inventory.
In times of black swan events like COVID-19, it’s vital to gain a clear understanding of risk so your organization is better positioned to establish the right plan in the face of uncertainty. Supply chain consulting can help, as the focus of your business is likely on how to protect your employees, understand the risks to your business, and manage supply chain disruptions.
At the recent National Retail Federation BIG Show in New York City, Internet of Things (IoT) technology was among the hottest trends.