The Promise of Agentic AI for Supply Chain Operations
In 2025, discussions are increasingly focused on autonomous supply chains that can speed operations and minimize the necessity for human intervention in crucial decision-making processes.
Key to the development of autonomous, or self-driving, supply chains lies in employing agentic AI. Agentic AI is an AI system that can function independently to resolve operational challenges without requiring human prompt or oversight. This often involves the coordination and orchestration of various software systems and equipment applications.
Agentic AI systems can quickly and proactively address disruptions, enhance forecasting precision, and improve overall visibility within the supply chain. Key applications include:
• Inventory Management and Optimization
• Predictive Maintenance for Equipment and Fleet Management
• Enhanced Demand Forecasting
• Warehouse Process Automation
Agentic AI promises to bring a whole new level of automation and efficiency to supply chains in the coming months and years, resulting in a big boost for supply chain resilience. This technology can provide real-time visibility across supply chain operations, with a specific focus on quickly identifying defects or anomalies and responding accordingly. As with any AI initiative, the availability of clean and well-structured data is essential for successful implementation with positive outcomes.
You can expect to hear much more about Agent AI in the coming months. Gartner has identified it as one of its strategic technology trends for 2025 Agentic AI solutions and applications will also be on display and among the leading topics at ProMat 2025, held March 17-20 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.
You will not only see these cutting-edge solutions in action on the show floor. You will also learn about them in educational sessions and can connect with key suppliers and thought leaders on the implications for your supply chain operations. ProMat’s March 17th and 18th keynotes will also discuss the adoption and implications of this important technology.
In addition to ProMat’s 1,200 exhibits, the event includes a conference with four keynotes and over 200 educational sessions. This powerful combination of exhibits, education, and networking makes ProMat an event like no other, one that will give you the tools and knowledge you need to sharpen your competitive edge and take your operations to the next level of excellence in 2025 and beyond.
To get started, visit promatshow.com to learn about all that ProMat offers you and your team when it comes to solution-sourcing, education, and network-building. You can also access free registration for you and your team.
