Human supervision is also necessary as ESG ( environmental , social and governance ) requirements become more urgent . AI will do what we program it to do , but it has no conscience interested in avoiding modern slavery and deforestation or opting for the most environmentallyfriendly use of energy . It needs a guiding hand to address these important challenges .
The implementation of AI should also focus on transparency so it is not a mysterious and threatening black box solution . AI models typically trade precision for interpretability , which means they may be more accurate but with no explanation as to how the results were derived . Planners need AI accompanied with tools to increase interpretability , so they have choices about the decisions organizations make . And they need democratization in the form of new developments such as automated machine learning that can deliver AI to people without data expertise but who can interact with tools that generate insights for them to use .
In conclusion we can say that the last two years have demonstrated how traditional spreadsheet approaches to supply chain planning and operations struggle when one set of severe and unforeseen disruptions follows another . Businesses need AI so they can see ahead , respond faster
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The human element remains vital . AI research progresses daily , but even as systems become
“ smarter , human input is needed
and more effectively , equipping their supply chain leaders to make the right decisions and seize opportunities more quickly than competitors . The world is changing fast , and businesses with complex supply chains must adapt . ■
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Polly Mitchell-Guthrie is VP of Industry Outreach and Thought Leadership at Kinaxis . Everyday volatility and uncertainty demand quick action . Kinaxis ® delivers the agility to make fast , confident decisions across integrated business planning and the digital supply chain . People can plan better , live better and change the world . Trusted by innovative brands , the company combines human intelligence with AI and concurrent planning to help companies plan for any future , monitor risks and opportunities and respond at the pace of change . Powered by an extensible , cloudbased platform , Kinaxis delivers industry-proven applications so everyone can know sooner , act faster and remove waste .
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