While Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital twins have made headlines in recent months, the actual applications of these technologies might leave supply chain professionals scratching their heads about whether they have what they need to employ the technologies and even how to apply them in real-life.
Advanced technologies like digital twins and AI make it much easier to optimize warehouse layout and design. It’s next to impossible for anyone to attempt such tasks by trying to visualize a warehouse layout in their head. Calculations based on regression or optimization models are also difficult for warehouse managers to use to optimize operations.