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This article is part of a 3-part series exploring the key barriers preventing successful AI adoption in manufacturing and supply chains, based on recent research and industry insights. In  Part 1 , I examined organizational and cultural barriers.  Part 2  addressed the technical and data challenges. This final article focuses on the ethical and governance issues that shape responsible and sustainable AI adoption. In   Part 1   of this series, I examined how organizational and

This article is part of a 3-part series exploring the key barriers preventing successful AI adoption in manufacturing and supply chains, based on recent research and industry insights. In  Part 1 , I examined organizational and cultural barriers. This second article focuses on the technical and data-related challenges that often prevent AI solutions from scaling effectively. Without high-quality, integrated, and accessible data and without the infrastructure to support real-t

This article is part of a 3-part series exploring the key barriers preventing successful AI adoption in manufacturing and supply chains, based on recent research and industry insights. In Part 1, I focus on organizational and cultural barriers. AI has emerged as a transformative force in manufacturing and supply chain management, promising enhanced efficiency, predictive capabilities, and strategic agility. However, integrating AI into strategic decision-making processes is n

The Pressure to Go Green in Logistics Sustainability has become the defining narrative in logistics. Across the world, companies are being asked to rethink how goods are moved, stored, and delivered in light of the climate crisis. The scientific consensus is clear. The   IPCC   Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns that rapid and immediate cuts in emissions are required across every sector, and freight transport is no exception. The panel’s most recent   assessment

For SMEs, supply chain disruptions can make or break a business. Recent crises, from the COVID-19 pandemic to geopolitical instability, have exposed vulnerabilities in rigid supply chains and the past few years have shown that no business operates in isolation. The COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and inflation-driven economic volatility have exposed the fragility of supply chains and the risks of working solo. Companies that relied on a singl

The digital supply chain is a transformative shift in the way supply chains are managed, leveraging the power of digital technologies to drive greater efficiency, agility, and customer satisfaction. It encompasses the end-to-end flow of goods, services, and information, from the sourcing of raw materials to the delivery of finished products to customers. Digitalisation has led to changes in how key performance indicators (KPIs) are measured and monitored, with new KPIs foc

The European Commission are investing millions of euros in research projects [1] that will lead the green and digital transitions towards a more sustainable, human-centric and resilient European industry. This article explains what is Industry 5.0 and how it is different to Industry 4.0, as well as outlines the potential impact on current operations and supply chain planning, and how it can be implemented. What is Industry 5.0? Industry 5.0 is a term used to describe the nex