You’re investing in cloud-based AI solutions to transform your supply chain, but are they living up to the promise?
Is your AI approach working?
You’ve got advanced tools, prescriptive analytics, and automation in place. Yet, something feels off. Your team’s pouring over data, but decisions are slow. Costs are rising. You still face inefficiencies that shouldn’t exist.
The problem? It’s all about the data foundation.
What do supply chains need from AI? What is Deposco’s stance? Where are our customers investing in AI? Should you?
Cloud AI is only as good as the data it’s fed
While most leaders recognize this, many still struggle to get it right. A Salesforce study found that 87% of IT and analytics leaders believe AI advancements have made high-quality data management a top priority.
Without clean, trusted data, even the most powerful cloud-based AI solutions won’t deliver the strategic value you’re hoping for.
It’s still garbage in, garbage out, only faster.
Why does data quality matter so much for AI?
Imagine trying to run your fulfillment network on flawed, fragmented information. Your AI solution can’t predict trends, optimize operations, or guide decisions if it’s basing those conclusions on inaccurate or incomplete data. Ninety-two percent of leaders in the Salesforce study echoed the same sentiment: trustworthy data is needed more than ever.
We see this all the time with fulfillment operations. Leaders are eager to harness AI, but they’re being held back by siloed data, offline and tribal knowledge, manual processes, and misaligned strategies.
Without proper governance and harmonization, the potential of cloud AI solutions is lost in translation.
Aligning cloud AI solutions with business strategy
Here’s the kicker—41% of business leaders admit their data strategy is either partially aligned or not aligned with their business goals. That’s a problem. If your data strategy isn’t in sync with the business’s needs, you’ll struggle to drive tangible outcomes. Your fulfillment processes, from demand forecasting to shipment scheduling, will never run smoothly.
One solution? Bring in cloud AI and data governance that’s purpose-built for supply chain operations. When you can trust the data flowing through your AI systems, your decisions become faster and more accurate. With 39% of leaders citing AI as a key to more rapid decision-making, getting this right means unlocking efficiency gains across the board.
The power of cloud AI in supply chains
Imagine applying these AI-driven insights to order consolidation.
It’s not just shipping smarter; it’s strategically holding orders to ensure you’re fulfilling the most cost-effective way possible while keeping your service commitment. Here’s a stat that might surprise you—companies that adopt order consolidation save up to $5.50 per shipment simply by eliminating redundant work, reducing packaging, and optimizing fulfillment.
Slash your shipping costs and improve your capacity to take on more.
For one business, the shift to a 24-hour consolidation window created an opportunity to remove 1.2M shipments in just one year. The result? A staggering $3M in savings. That’s AI making intelligent decisions based on trusted data, optimizing the customer experience and your bottom line.
The beauty is in automation. Workers aren’t using prescriptive intelligence to make changes manually; it’s embedded into the process to ensure that gains are maintained.
The road to AI success isn’t always smooth—but it’s worth it
The challenge for most leaders is that implementing AI isn’t always straightforward. You need a solid data foundation and a clear, aligned strategy to make it work.
Yet, as 94% of business leaders pointed out, there’s a belief that they could—and should—be getting more out of their data.
There’s room to grow, whether it’s handling security threats, navigating data complexity, or aligning fulfillment processes.
To leverage cloud AI for supply chain success, focus on:
- Cleaning up your data sources
- Improving data governance
- Using AI where it can have the most impact—like consolidating orders or optimizing delivery routes.
When you remove the guesswork, cloud-based AI solutions can deliver the speed, cost savings, and decision-making power that today’s supply chains need to thrive.
Investing in the right cloud AI solutions
A data-driven future isn’t just a pipe dream—it’s a necessity. More than 70% of leaders plan to increase budgets for data analysis tools and training. Businesses are leaning heavily on cloud-based AI solutions to manage growing data volumes and complexities, making their supply chains more agile and resilient.
At Deposco, we understand the need for flexibility and efficiency in your operations. Our AI-driven platform featuring WMS, OMS, and Demand Planning is designed to help you streamline processes, cut costs, and make faster, more informed decisions.
The benefits are endless when you combine our trusted data foundation with intelligent optimization. Contact us today to understand how cloud-based AI solutions can improve your business.