Our earliest work in supply chain, from supplier to plant to consumer, was supported by IBM optimization methods. Recently saw some of their proposals for integrating Watson with supply chain. Also worked with some of IBM's clients validating their SC methods integrated with AI. Direct integration of Hyperledger Blockchain. So this is of interest. Via Walter Riker
IBM launches blockchain-based supply chain service with AI, IoT integration
Tied to its existing Sterling Order Management System service, the new blockchain and AI-enabled cloud offering enables real-time views of order shipments, alerts and optimization recommendations.
By Lucas Mearian Senior Reporter, Computerworld
IBM this week launched a new supply chain service based on its blockchain platform and open-source software from recently-acquired Red Hat that allows developers and third-party apps to integrate legacy corporate data systems onto a distributed ledger.
Through the use of open APIs, the new Sterling Supply Chain Suite allows distributors, manufacturers and retailers to integrate their own data and networks – as well as those of their suppliers – onto a Hyperledger-based blockchain to track and trace products and parts. Among the data that can be integrated are IoT sensor systems for real-time shipment position location.
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"This is the first move from IBM in what we anticipate to be a significant investment in the reinvention of supply chains by global organizations in the coming decades," an IBM spokesperson said via email. .... "
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