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5 supply chain technology trends to look out for<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How advancements in supply chain tech are improving logistics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 supply chain technologies shaping the future in 2023<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Top Supply chain technology trends<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Best Supply Chain Tech for 2023<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Artificial intelligence<\/a>, self-driving vehicles, and robotics used to seem unrealistic and too futuristic. But today, these technological advancements are becoming a reality and transforming the logistics industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With on-demand logistics<\/a> on the rise (due to high standards and expectations around accurate, fast, and reliable delivery), technology continues to play a tremendous role in supply chain efficiency<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is especially true in a post-pandemic world, where supply chain resilience and flexibility are top-of-mind for brands. While supply chain automation was growing before the COVID-19 pandemic, massive labour shortages and bottlenecks underscored the importance of adopting technologies that help future-proof a brand\u2019s supply chain. As a result, by 2035, 45% of supply chains are expected to be mostly autonomous<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we\u2019ll cover some of the latest supply chain technology advancements that are boosting efficiency throughout the supply chain, and further supporting online brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Demand forecasting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

According to one executive summary, while spreadsheets are still the supply chain planning tool of choice for most merchants, 43% of those surveyed said they planned to use AI and machine learning for some supply chain planning activities<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because tech-enabled demand forecasting<\/a> is key to reducing supply chain errors.With inaccurate forecasting, it\u2019s easy to lose out on sales due to inaccurate inventory data, which leads to understocking or overstocking issues that result in lost profits. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditional inventory forecasting<\/a> relies primarily on historical data. But with advanced, tech-enabled demand forecasting for supply chain management<\/a>, online brands are able to forecast demand more accurately, optimise inventory levels<\/a> efficiently, and replenish inventory<\/a> accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Machine learning takes demand forecasting to the next level by enhancing real-time information by aggregating data from multiple internal and external sources, including the use of demographics, weather, online reviews, and even social media (e.g., brand mentions). <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For new products being introduced that lack historical data, machine learning can also improve forecasting by identifying trends from similar products and using that data to make better predictions. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Artificial intelligence (AI)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

AI continues to advance and make waves in the supply chain. Here are some stats:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n