Digital technologies are fundamentally changing supply chain management. In its latest white paper; "Supply chains reimagined"; the ERA Group shows how the targeted use of artificial intelligence (AI) and modern transport management systems (TMS) can help companies mitigate the shortage of skilled workers and make processes more efficient.
Skilled labour shortage in dispatching: AI as a solution
"The shortage of skilled workers is becoming particularly acute in the area of dispatching. There are hardly any qualified dispatchers left on the labour market;" explains Mark Klinghammer; partner at the ERA Group. "AI-based systems can help here by taking over routine tasks; making decisions in real time and responding autonomously to disruptions. This improves processes and at the same time reduces dependence on scarce skilled workers."
Efficiency through modern transport management systems
Transport management systems also make an important contribution to automation. They plan; control and monitor transports; use real-time data for adjustments and thus improve resource utilisation. "The scalability of modern TMS solutions offers flexible options for companies of all sizes;" adds Klinghammer.
Sustainability through digital optimisation
With optimised routes and better utilisation of vehicles; digital technologies also contribute to reducing CO₂ emissions. With its analysis; the ERA Group emphasises how efficiency and sustainability can be meaningfully combined through the use of modern systems in the supply chain.
