E-Supply Chain Assignment#1

Name: Hassan Mohy El-Din Hassan Ali

Q1.

Instructions

In your opinion, what are the applications of AI, ML and DL in warehousing operations and how that may
change the current productivity levels?

 AI - Artificial Intelligence; ML - Machine Learning; DL - Deep Learning

Answer

 Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Humans have been obsessed with automation since the beginning of technology adoption. AI
enables machines to think without any human intervention. It is a broad area of computer science.
AI systems fall into three types: ANI: Artificial Narrow Intelligence, which is goal-oriented and
programmed to perform a single task. AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) which allows
machines to learn, understand, and act in a way that is indistinguishable from humans in a given
situation. ASI (Artificial Super Intelligence) is a hypothetical AI where machines are capable of
exhibiting intelligence that surpasses brightest humans.
Artificial Intelligence generates value in the warehouse through various sub-technologies:
machine learning, natural language processing, robotics, and computer vision.

 Machine Learning (ML)

ML is a subset of AI that uses statistical learning algorithms to build smart systems. The ML
systems can automatically learn and improve without explicitly being programmed. The
recommendation systems on music and video streaming services are examples of ML. The
machine learning algorithms are classified into three categories: supervised, unsupervised and
reinforcement learning.
Using data gathered from sensors, it notices patterns and suggests actions such as faster
replenishment of nearly out-of-stock items, shorter walking routes, and better inventory
positioning.

 Deep Learning (DL)

This subset of AI is a technique that is inspired by the way a human brain filters information. It is
associated with learning from examples. DL systems help a computer model to filter the input
data through layers to predict and classify information. Deep Learning processes information in
the same manner as the human brain. It is used in technologies such as driver-less cars. DL
 network architectures are classified into Convolutional Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural
Networks, and Recursive Neural Networks.

 How that may change the current productivity levels?

The impact of artificial intelligence within warehouses will act as a crystal ball for AI, robotics in
other industries. Most robots used in factories today are powerful but blind. They are
programmed to do specific tasks repeatedly with high precision and speed, but until now have not
been able to adapt to changes in the environment or handling variables. Robot arms often lack the
ability to grasp an object if it is moved a few inches, not to mention picking or sorting millions of
different products in a warehouse. As a result, system integrators design shaker tables, feeders,
conveyor belts, etc., so robots can be offered the same parts in the right orientation. Larger
industrial robots need cages so they don’t accidentally hurt nearby people. Unlike human hands,
which can perform tens of thousands of different tasks, robot arms can only be programmed for
single tasks, and they need the proper end effectors.
According to a study, over 76 percent of business leaders believe that Artificial Intelligence (AI)
is fundamental to their organization’s success. The companies that have already implemented AI
have seen a boost of 39 percent in their revenue.
As more and more tasks are being automated, the essential human aspects of work are becoming
more and more important. Artificial Intelligence has the ability to transform the workplace by
making it more human and productive.