Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Drive Supply Chain Apps that Adapt and Learn

"…humans--through our ingenuity, our commitment to fact and reason, and ultimately our faith in each other--can science the heck out of just about any problem," wrote President Barack Obama in the November 2016 issue of WIRED magazine, which he guest edited. That dynamic is readily apparent in supply chain management, where many of those humans President Obama mentions are eagerly exploring how new technology can revolutionize the way we solve some of our thorniest business problems. Articles on how disruptive technology will reshape supply chain management as we know it usually focus on a few key topics. Drones, big data analytics, 3D printing, IoT, robotics, and artificial intelligence frequently appear at the top of the list. Artificial intelligence in particular landed on President Obama's radar, and he expressed a positive attitude toward the potential it holds.