o9 and TDK, which advocate an AI-centred design philosophy, discussed how to break through the barriers to SCM transformation with AI at the core. They discussed building a new system centred on a System of Intelligence as a path away from legacy systems.
In the opening session, o9 and TDK presented their views on the barriers to SCM (supply chain management) transformation and how AI could overcome them. The 2 companies outlined a direction for new AI-enabled SCM design and emphasised their intention to overcome the legacy systems that have long been regarded as a challenge.
The article explained a design philosophy that integrates the conventional frameworks of System of Record and System of Planning around a System of Intelligence. This is intended to integrate planning and execution through data integration and more advanced decision-making.
The technology components needed to realise these concepts were also explained, including a combination of AI-based analysis, forecasting, and automation. o9 and TDK outlined a policy of using AI to enable flexible SCM operations not constrained by conventional IT infrastructure, as well as deployment in rapidly changing manufacturing environments.