Manufacturing Magazine April 2024 | Page 109

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Technology such as cloud-based platforms , AI and IoT all enable real-time visibility , predictive analytics and automation . As a result , new ways to make , move , and sell better than the competition can be seized .
“ For manufacturers , such technology means better visibility into demand , including fluctuations ( whether seasonal or unplanned ), live inventory to maximise efficiency and the ability to rapidly change whom to source from before supplier disruptions turn into production disruptions ,” says Coussins . “ For distributors , warehouse and shipping operations can run smoothly with realtime insights across all routes and channels for operational efficiency and improved customer satisfaction .”
AI-enabled data supply chain strategies can transform industries An AI-enabled data supply chain strategy can transform industries ,
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