How AI Is Changing Everything: Supply Chain: a Series Exploring the Companies, Leaders, and Workers Who Are at the Forefront of the AI Supply-Chain Revolution.
NEWS | 04 June 2026
A Michelin-starred restaurant uses agentic AI to source the freshest ingredients possible Chef Silvio Pfeufer uses Saltz, a food procurement platform with agentic AI, to find top suppliers and cut down on time-consuming sourcing calls. 5 min read How AI is helping businesses save time and money amid tariff chaos Generative AI aids US importers with tariff refunds and scenario planning. KPMG and EQI use AI tools to navigate trade compliance and optimize costs. 4 min read AI is helping General Motors to avoid expensive supply chain interruptions like hurricanes and material shortages GM's AI-driven system can analyze data to predict events like hurricanes and map out suppliers, enhancing the automaker's supply chain resilience. 5 min read US companies are using AI to help offset increased tariff costs Companies large and small are using AI to secure lower vendor prices and optimize logistics, which can help mitigate increased tariff costs. 4 min read Walmart's AI-assisted distribution centers aim to cut food waste and boost profits Walmart's AI-powered distribution centers use robotics to optimize perishable-goods deliveries and improve stock accuracy to minimize costly waste. 4 min read In factories, AI-powered robotics and algorithms are speeding up manufacturing for shampoo, dog food, and more Companies like Bausch + Lomb and Prose are using AI in manufacturing to better predict machinery issues and increase production volume. 4 min read How a chief product officer thinks about AI implementation in healthcare supply chains AI can help healthcare organizations bolster patient-centered care by flagging potential supply chain disruptions, GHX's Archie Mayani said. 6 min read Food manufacturers are leveraging predictive AI to prevent costly waste and create new products Large language models are helping food manufacturers save billions annually with predictive analytics for growing and buying. 5 min read Hyundai built its newest factory around AI-powered technology like robotics and digital twins Hyundai built its Georgia plant with AI in mind. Workers use advanced robotics and Nvidia chips to help bolster car manufacturing. 5 min read Ford's AI cameras are catching hard-to-spot manufacturing errors. It could solve the company's costly recalls. Ford is using AI to analyze photo and video footage and detect factory defects in real time, before problems could become costly recalls or rework. 5 min read Penske is using AI to get ahead of costly truck maintenance issues Penske Truck Leasing uses telematics and AI to help predict costly truck maintenance issues, which can lead to cost-savings for its customers. 5 min read How healthcare facilities can prepare their data for AI-assisted contract management To gain a competitive edge with AI, healthcare companies should reclassify their data in a uniform way and upskill staff, industry experts say. 4 min read Universities are tailoring supply chain courses to prepare students for the industry's AI revolution Universities are offering AI-focused supply chain courses and collaborating with companies like Blue Yonder to prepare future industry professionals. 5 min read View more
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