AI Articles and Analysis about Logistics

This article is co-authored by Rudrendu Paul

Global supply chains face mounting disruptions - pandemic aftershocks, geopolitical conflicts like the Ukraine war, climate events like flooding in Malaysia, and cyber-attacks - all of which have created massive bottlenecks. According to the World Economic Forum, global supply chains are facing the worst shortages in 50 years due to the pandemic and the war in Ukraine.

Takeda Pharmaceuticals is a 240-year-old, leading biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with a global hub in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The company has a global presence, operating in more than 80 countries across North America, Europe and Asia.

State Farm is a large insurance company headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois. Its main lines of business include property and casualty insurance, as well as auto insurance. The company is the leading auto and home insurer in the United States.

Edge AI, also known as edge intelligence, is a term that refers to the convergence of two dynamic technological trends: edge computing and Artificial Intelligence. In today's tech landscape, the proliferation of mobile devices and advancements in communication technologies have fueled the rise of edge computing, which focuses on processing data at the network edge. 

Retail has been undergoing a digital transformation for some time. Most of us have seen the gradual macroeconomic effects of this change, from the increasingly empty malls to the shuttering of once-prosperous brick-and-mortar stores.

The healthcare industry has experienced several changes in recent decades. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), signed into law in 1996, represents one such change. HIPAA was initially intended to simplify how healthcare is administered. However, the law also contributed to the increased administrative burden for healthcare practitioners. 

Accurately projecting and communicating shipment details in freight and logistics is paramount for successful, safe delivery across the vast supply chain. 

MetLife is a leading global insurance company headquartered in New York City. It provides its customers various insurance and financial services, including life insurance, health insurance, retirement plans, and investment management.