Knowledge Graphs are emerging as an important tool for building advanced AI capabilities. According to a survey by ARC Advisory Group, only 10% of industrial companies are ready to apply artificial intelligence/machine learning. The percentage of industrial companies broadly applying agentic AI and generative AI would be a small fraction of that number. Celanese is …
Celanese Leads the Pack When it Comes to Agentic AI Read More »
In the ever-evolving world of logistics, adaptability is key. This week’s top stories highlight the shifting landscape of supply chain resilience, major corporate investments, and geopolitical developments. From strategies to build antifragile supply chains that thrive in disruption to Apple’s historic $500 billion investment in AI-driven infrastructure, businesses are reshaping their operations for the future. …
February 24th – 27th 2025 Supply Chain & Logistics News Read More »
Why Resilience Is No Longer Enough Supply chains were once designed for efficiency, not disruption. But in today’s world of pandemics, geopolitical shocks, and extreme weather events, efficiency alone is a fragile strategy. The goal is no longer just resilience – it’s antifragility. Coined by Nassim Taleb, antifragility means getting stronger from shocks, rather than …
Beyond Resilience: 5 Steps to Building an Antifragile Supply Chain Read More »
Supply chains, which facilitate the movement of products from manufacturers to consumers, have historically encountered issues such as inefficiency, fraud, and a lack of transparency. Many businesses continue to use traditional tracking methods like paperwork or centralized databases, which can be slow, susceptible to manipulation, and challenging to verify across multiple entities. When records are …
Unmasking the Supply Chain: How Blockchain Brings Transparency and Trust Read More »
The manufacturing sector is facing unprecedented volatility in global trade, with tariffs becoming the latest in a series of uncertainty drivers that are impacting virtually all industries. Trade policies are constantly evolving, forcing companies to assess how these changes impact customer demand, supply networks, fulfillment strategies, and cost to serve. Supply chains need to be …
No Balloons Needed: Practical Moves to Navigate Tariff Volatility Read More »
Apple in a press release published recently announced a monumental investment plan, committing to spend over USD 500 billion in the United States over the next four years. This ambitious initiative is set to transform various aspects of the supply chain, from manufacturing and job creation to research and development, infrastructure upgrades, and sustainability efforts. In …
Apple’s $500 Billion Investment in Artificial Intelligence Read More »
ARC was recently briefed by InterSystems. When one thinks of supply chain software vendors, the name InterSystems may not spring to mind. The company aims to change this with the expansion of its data fabric portfolio. Business cycles are compressing and the need to make course corrections is exploding. When you combine the volume, complexity, …
The U.S. is implementing new tariffs on key imports, including lumber, cars, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals, as part of its broader trade strategy, while also shifting its approach to combating bird flu through vaccinations and enhanced biosecurity. Meanwhile, the European Commission has approved a €920 million state aid package to boost semiconductor production in Dresden, aligning …
Supply Chain & Logistics News February 16th- 20th Read More »
The supply chain market, like many other industries, has been experiencing tremendous volatility and dynamic market forces. These pressures are progressively pushing companies to consider advanced automation in their supply chains and warehouses. Companies face constant pressure to secure a competent and reliable workforce at market wages that enables them to remain competitive with the …
Exotec’s Skypod System – A Unique Solution Designed to Address Supply Chain Challenges Read More »
The Digital Wave of International Logistics In the context of 21st-century globalization, international logistics plays a crucial role as a bridge connecting the economies and trade of various countries. It encompasses multiple aspects such as transportation, warehousing, loading and unloading, packaging, circulation processing, distribution, and information processing. International Logistics must find a balance between more …
International Logistics: Deep Integration and Practice of RPA Technology Read More »