technology solutions, announced at its annual conference, Blue Yonder Icon, that it will take its AI capabilities one step further this year. -powered agents to its customers, which can enhance work needed for a variety of roles throughout the supply chain — from planners to warehouse managers and more.
Gerten said that while AI-based agents may in time make some roles obsolete, he does not expect AI will eliminate roles left and right. Some jobs, like, could be affected by the technology as it continues to grow, but he said employees in other positions will benefit, with AI automating manual tasks and freeing employees up to think more strategically and creatively.
“Sustainable shipping is definitely a consideration, so that’s area we are looking at,” he said during a session at the conference. According to Alagarasan, 77 percent of TSC’s current shoppers are loyal, repeat customers. The company has plans to open 80 new stores in 2024 and 90 new stores in 2025, which presents it with an opportunity to garner even more loyal customers.