Andrew Tavener
AI IN PROCUREMENT
Andrew Tavener
Head of Marketing Descartes
AI is moving fast and logistics is racing to keep up . “ Artificial intelligence and machine learning will play an increasing role throughout 2025 to further maximise the value of the existing fleet ,” says Andrew .
With AI evolving at breakneck speed , traditional logistics strategies won ’ t cut it . Without proper oversight , automated decisions could create unforeseen inefficiencies or biases in route planning .
Andrew believes it will be the companies that embrace AI ’ s potential while keeping human expertise in the loop will lead the way as we enter the second half of 2025 : ” By comparing planned delivery schedules with the actual performance over a period of time , AI can highlight specific addresses that cause problems – from a certain location that demands additional time to make the delivery to the impact of school drop off on local roads – to achieve far more delivery certainty . Companies actively including essential driver feedback – such as potholes slowing down traffic – into the mix , can also avoid delays and improve overall delivery performance .”
“Artificial intelligence and machine learning will play an increasing role throughout 2025 ”
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