Building Resilient Supply Chain with AI

Supply chain planning has never been more complicated. Between an explosion in demand signals from POS, CRM and social media and an increase in the number of functional planners, custom applications and segmentation of processes, traditional S&OP processes are struggling to keep up. Join A.T. Kearney partner Michael Hu for a discussion on how Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) are emerging as new tools that can lead to breakthroughs in supply chain planning.

This in-depth briefing will cover what to expect from continuing supply chain risks, including increasing regulations, risk convergence, and risk evolution. Plus, a look at other challenges on the horizon, including shifts in trade policy that may contribute to further disruptions, the influence of consumer behavior and automation, and lingering Covid-related impacts. It also discusses a new organizational approach to supply chain risk, which suggests key future areas on which to focus, such as the need for end-to-end risk assessments, heightened verification, and new ways to communicate more efficiently throughout the supply chain

The 3PL (transportation, logistics, warehousing and technology) space is very crowded. The average salesperson is not meeting sales goals and their message can’t cut through the clutter. Furthermore, most shippers treat transportation and logistics services as a commodity. Salespeople continue to use the same old messaging and cold calling methodology, which is less effective every day. This individualized sales improvement program is specifically designed for sales professionals who sell transportation, logistics, warehousing, supply chain, or technology services.

UPS Supply Chain Solutions hosted a virtual event to discuss the complexities surrounding the current European freight industry and its impact on global supply chains. Our team of panelists discussed the hottest topics affecting European trade, including the ongoing Covid-19 recovery, recent geopolitical implications, and sustainability requirements influencing trade throughout Europe.