TECH & AI
by automating processes and reducing time-consuming labour intensive tasks . This allows humans to give attention to the things that really matter when it comes to decisionmaking and increasing business growth and productivity .
“ The potential of AI is limitless ,” asserts Coussins . “ It plays a crucial role in establishing essential data connections across departmental silos , automatically analysing diverse business data and creating actionable insights to elevate operational performance .”
A notable illustration of AI ’ s impact can be seen in the case of low-code / no-code solutions , which substantially increase workflow efficiencies . These solutions offer automations or ‘ recipes ’ that can seamlessly orchestrate human or machine tasks into an end-to-end digital flow .
“ By automating time-consuming manual processes on the shop floor , workers gain additional time to focus on other critical aspects of the business and develop higher value skillsets ,” says Coussins .
This can help companies to develop their resilience , as supply chain disruptions persist .
“ Industries leveraging ERP systems that are designed to integrate AI seamlessly can swiftly analyse vast data volumes , transforming it from a mere record-keeping system into an organised system of actions ,” adds Coussins .
This shift from data generation and collection to strategic and wellinformed execution is key to elevating
a company ’ s approach to information management , analysis and security . All of which are vital components for future-proofing supply chains and driving digital transformation across the manufacturing and distribution industries .
“ An AI-enabled data supply chain gives businesses the intel needed to scale production accordingly , adapt to any sourcing problems in real-time , and make faster decisions to minimise disruption .”
110 April 2024