Supply Chain Managers
Of the 9 tasks studied for Supply Chain Managers, 5 (56%) are in the Automation Green Light zone, AI can largely do them and workers want it. Across all tasks, workers want about 67% automated. The typical task scores 3.3/5 for worker desire and 3.72/5 for AI capability.
All 9 tasks, most-wanted first
Select transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.
Green Lightwant 4 · AI 4.33Analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service.
Green Lightwant 3.83 · AI 4Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes and predict effects on supply chain activities.
Green Lightwant 3.8 · AI 3.5Determine appropriate equipment and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials.
R&D Opportunitywant 3.67 · AI 3Document physical supply chain processes, such as workflows, cycle times, position responsibilities, or system flows.
Green Lightwant 3.5 · AI 4Manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, controlling inventory, warehousing, or receiving.
Green Lightwant 3.17 · AI 3.67Analyze information about supplier performance or procurement program success.
Red Lightwant 2.75 · AI 4Monitor suppliers' activities to assess performance in meeting quality or delivery requirements.
Red Lightwant 2.67 · AI 4Develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, production, or quality assurance.
Low Prioritywant 2.33 · AI 3