Manufacturers push for AI-driven transparency

Pictured speaking at the Birmingham conference (left to right): Tim Deniz, Chief Commercial Officer, DANX Carousel; Sumit Saxena, Vice President Europe, Far Eye; Matthew Blakemore, Chairman, World AI Summit 2023; Andy Clarke , Group Transformation Officer; and Mohan Palaniandy, Chief Information Officer of DANX Carousel.

At the recent Supply Chain Transparency Conference, DANX Carousel CIO Mohan Palaniandy urged manufacturers and logistics providers to break down data silos and adopt cutting-edge technology to make time-critical logistics more efficient.

Palianandy emphasized that manufacturers are increasingly expecting logistics providers to be deeply integrated with their operational systems. He highlighted how artificial intelligence and data analytics are now playing a key role in overcoming traditional barriers to data sharing, leading to greater efficiencies such as comprehensive inventory visibility and optimized last-mile delivery routes.

“DANX Carousel will continue to enhance its time-critical logistics while minimizing waste at every stage of operations. Complete digital transparency among stakeholders is key to achieving this goal,” said Palaniandy.

He further encouraged businesses to focus on in-house training, revise service level agreements, track key performance indicators and invest in advanced technologies, especially last-mile logistics, to ensure seamless integration with logistics providers.

The session builds on recently published research by DANX Carousel and brings together industry leaders to discuss transparency challenges. Andrew Lowery, UK managing director of Carousel Logistics, highlighted that supply chain managers are increasingly advocating for uninterrupted data flow to improve manufacturers’ replenishment processes.

DANX Carousel CEO Klaus Rud Sejling echoed the same sentiment, saying: “The logistics industry is in the midst of a digital transformation. Artificial intelligence, machine learning and data are revolutionizing supply chains, improving transparency, efficiency and profitability.”

Sejling also noted that industries need to work together to break down data silos and adopt emerging technologies. The Birmingham event is part of a series of conferences in Sweden, Germany and the UK exploring best practices for achieving supply chain transparency.