From Cost to Value: The Strategic Impact of AI in Supply Chain

Supply chain management is not just an operational function; it has become a fundamental strategic pillar for competitiveness and business success in the current market landscape. It acts as an essential hub for delivering customer value and optimizing resources throughout the organization.

Additionally, it contributes to organizational resilience and improved cash flow. The supply chain management (SCM) process is comprehensive, encompassing everything from the acquisition of raw materials and manufacturing processes to inventory management, distribution logistics, and final delivery to the consumer, seeking to optimize performance at each of these stages. Although the supply chain is often perceived as a critical cost center, its capacity to generate value is immense. Optimized management translates directly into a competitive advantage and resilience, positioning the supply chain as a driver of strategic value.

Summary

• Overview of Supply Chain and Artificial Intelligence
• AI & Planning
• Optimized Inventories
• Logistics & Distribution
• Measuring Impact
• AI Agents
• Digital Twins
• An Intelligent Chain
• Artefact as a Partner

Although the supply chain is often perceived as a critical cost center, its capacity to generate value is immense. Optimized management translates directly into a competitive advantage and resilience, positioning the supply chain as a driver of strategic value.