Real-Time Analytics in Supply Chain Management: AI’s Role in Enhancing Visibility

Abstract

In the dynamic landscape of global commerce, supply chain visibility has emerged as a critical determinant of operational efficiency and resilience. This paper explores the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in enabling real-time analytics within supply chain management (SCM), with a particular emphasis on enhancing end-to-end visibility. Traditional supply chains often suffer from fragmented data, delayed insights, and reactive decision-making. However, the integration of AI technologies such as machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and IoT devices has empowered organizations to process large volumes of data in real-time, detect anomalies, forecast disruptions, and optimize logistics workflows proactively.