Last updated on July 12th, 2016 at 01:28 pm
Technology is changing everything, including the way that physical (and non-physical) goods are procured, purchased, shipped and managed.
The explosion of tracking and sensor technologies, the shifts toward artificial intelligence-based just-in-time resource management and provisioning is changing everything from events to pricing. The argument for using AI comes down to the reduction of expenses. Fixed costs, a reduced need for analysts and the ability to automate decisions based on past performances are all reasons businesses are moving towards AI when it comes to logistics and distribution.
We want to know – who is leading the innovation in these areas? Which companies are doing the most interesting work? What visionaries are creating the means to change?
Nominate your favourite thinker in procurement, logistics and distribution and we’ll compile a list of the most interesting, influential and up-and-coming.
