Summary of Towards Autonomous Supply Chains: Definition, Characteristics, Conceptual Framework, and Autonomy Levels, by Liming Xu and Stephen Mak and Yaniv Proselkov and Alexandra Brintrup
Towards Autonomous Supply Chains: Definition, Characteristics, Conceptual Framework, and Autonomy Levels
by Liming Xu, Stephen Mak, Yaniv Proselkov, Alexandra Brintrup
First submitted to arxiv on: 13 Oct 2023
Categories
- Main: Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI)
- Secondary: Multiagent Systems (cs.MA); Systems and Control (eess.SY); Optimization and Control (math.OC)
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary This paper addresses the lack of theoretical foundations for Autonomous Supply Chains (ASCs), which have emerged as a potential solution to traditional supply chain vulnerabilities in turbulent trade environments. The authors present a formal definition of ASCs along with their defining characteristics and auxiliary concepts, proposing a layered conceptual framework called the MIISI model. They demonstrate an initial ASC implementation based on this model through an illustrative case study focusing on the meat supply chain. Additionally, they introduce a seven-level supply chain autonomy reference model, outlining a trajectory towards achieving full supply chain autonomy. The authors emphasize the need for continued exploration in this emerging domain and anticipate that their work will stimulate further research. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary Autonomous Supply Chains (ASCs) are a new way to manage supply chains, making them more resilient and flexible. Traditional supply chains have shown vulnerabilities during global disruptions like pandemics and wars. ASCs can help by providing better visibility, flexibility, and resilience. This paper helps establish a solid foundation for ASCs by defining what they are, their key features, and how they work. The authors also show an example of how ASCs could be used in the meat supply chain. They suggest that there is still much to learn about ASCs and hope that their work will encourage more research. |
