Supply Chain Glossary

Robotic Process Automation

Definition
The deployment of software robots to mimic human actions in executing predefined, repetitive business processes.


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RPA benefits and barriers
This year, most supply chain organizations have logistics as a top priority. Many are looking for ways to optimize their inventory management. Robotic process automation (RPA) offers the potential for improved quality of logistics and inventory…
The benefits and challenges of RPA in logistics
Each year, supply chain leaders identify areas to target for investment and development. One option is the adoption of robotic process automation, which combines high-volume processes with set business rules to complete tasks autonomously.
Supply Chain Startup: Bringing RPA to logistics
Startup RPA Labs is developing pre-trained bots designed to automate logistics and supply chain processes
Startup News: RPA Labs closes $1.2 million pre-seed round led by Schematic Ventures
Company provides workflow automation technology across conversations, documents and operations
Quick Poll: Current state of Robotic Process Automation in the Supply Chain
APQC and Supply Chain Management Review asked supply chain professionals to answer five questions about Robotic Process Automation in July 2018.
The Hackett Group Report on Automation Signals Greater Supply Chain Investment
The Hackett Group's most recent research shows that, while current RPA adoption remains low, that will change over the next two to three years.
Redwood Software Launches Robotic Licensing For More Transparent Supply Chain Pricing
Redwood Software, a global “robotic enterprise” company specializing in supply chain efficiency, announced the launching of a new licensing model billing managers for only the services they consume.
Artificial Intelligence: The Path to Breakthrough Supply Chain Planning
In this session A.T. Kearney partner Michael Hu explains how Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) are emerging as new tools that can lead to breakthroughs in supply chain planning.
A.I. and the path to breakthrough supply chain planning
Just as electricity transformed every industry 100 years ago, Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is poised to transform every industry in the coming decade.
NextGen Supply Chain Interview: Steve Banker
This month we talked with Steve Banker who heads up the Supply Chain & Logistics consulting team at ARC. He has been covering supply chain technologies since 1996 and is a frequent speaker at supply chain management events.
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