Trends Report

Edge Computing Solutions Transform The Supply Chain

Lay The Intelligent Automation Foundation For A Supply Chain That Delivers Compelling Customer Experience

May 3rd, 2023
Michele Pelino, Principal Analyst
Michele Pelino Principal Analyst
George Lawrie, Vice President, Principal Analyst
George Lawrie Vice President, Principal Analyst
With contributors:
Glenn O'Donnell , Pascal Matzke , Lauren Nelson , Alexander Soley , Arthur Ross , Diane Lynch

Summary

For years, enterprises have collected data for transmission to the cloud and leisurely analysis. But to enhance their operational resilience, companies need to drive low-latency analysis and rapid response. Supply chain and logistics is a key use case that can benefit from edge technologies, especially given the implications of edge device onboard processing and more bountiful low-cost memory. With prescriptive models to edge devices, enterprises can analyze local data and offer real-time local next best actions. This report explains how technology leaders identify high-value use cases and develop viable conceptual designs for supply-chain-related edge applications.

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