690,000
number of shippers protected by UPS Capital
“Collaborating with shipping carriers committed to ecofriendly shipping plays a crucial role in promoting sustainability across the supply chain ”
ARCHITA PRASAD VICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGY AND NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT UPS CAPITAL on CO 2 emissions output . Ultimately , this ensures a more sustainable , costeffective last-mile delivery process .
“ Additionally ,” Archita goes on , “ AI can monitor vehicle health and predict maintenance needs , ensuring vehicles operate at peak efficiency and reducing the risk of breakdowns that could lead to delivery delays and increased emissions .
“ AI-powered systems can lead to better orchestration and provide realtime optimisation of resources , such as assigning the most appropriate delivery vehicle based on order size , destination and vehicle capacity .”
When it comes to optimising inventory management , AI has a crucial part to play .
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