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“ We are spending a lot of time looking at spending analytics , so we are developing a better understanding of where we are spending our money ,” Magthum continues . “ It means we can better predict our outgoings and identify where we can improve our savings . While full use of AI is a ways off , we are working on areas such as a multi-platform tracking system so that our researchers know what materials are coming in , where they are in transit , etc . That is a big piece of work that includes integrating our suppliers , freight forwarders , couriers , permitting team and customs clearance . What it will mean is that we ’ ll be able to more accurately identify where goods are , manage our customers ’ expectations and enable our people to more accurately schedule their research .” www . supplychaindigital . com 217