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AI use cases in Supply Chain

Driver Behavior in Last-Mile Delivery: Why Route Optimization Fails Without Human Insight, AI Use Case #5 in Supply Chain
Explore a 5-step framework on how integrating driver behavior into routing algorithms reduces delivery costs, improves efficiency, and builds customer…
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Nikhil Varshney
How Brands Can Use AI and Logistics-as-a-Relationship to Turn Deliveries into Loyalty, using a 5-step LaaR Framework
The last mile is impersonal and forgettable. With AI, emotional KPIs, and the LaaR framework, brands can transform delivery into a memory layer that…
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Nikhil Varshney
AI Use Case 4 in Supply Chain: Probabilistic Inventory Optimization to Unlock Trapped Capital
Leveraging AI-driven forecasting and reinforcement learning, this approach frees up 25 % of tied-up inventory, boosts service levels, and supports…
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Nikhil Varshney
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From Humanoids to AI Agents: How Autonomous Intelligence Is Transforming Supply Chain Logistics (AI in Supply Chain Use Case 3)
Most warehouse automation still relies on rigid, rule-based systems. This essay breaks down why the next leap won’t be more robots—it will be robots…
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Nikhil Varshney
AI in the Supply Chain – Use Case 2: How Physical AI Is Giving Amazon a Fulfillment Edge
A deep dive into Amazon’s Vulcan robot, how it compares to Walmart and other retailers, and why Amazon is shaping the future of warehouse automation
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Nikhil Varshney
AI in Supply Chain — Use Case 1: Explainability and the Path to Transparent Decision-Making
How explainability is becoming the cornerstone of AI in supply chain 🧠📦—driving trust, agility, and clarity. This first use case introduces the Four…
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Nikhil Varshney
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