AI and the Supply Chain - A Symbiotic Relationship

When sifting through the plethora of relevant topics surrounding the logistics and supply chain sector, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are top of mind. It's worth taking a moment to truly digest how critical these advances have become to the growth and expansion of many industries. No, these aren't shiny new buzz-worthy terms, this is tech that has been quietly increasing in scope over the past few decades. Up 24% since 2020, Gartner projects this market will reach $596 Billion in 2022. Globally, supply chain markets are facing more stress points than ever, as some recent news cycles have highlighted this year – think the Suez Canal and the Colonial Pipeline debacles.