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AI-Driven Optimization of Supply Chain and Logistics in Mechanical Engineering

Mahat, Dipak, Niranjan, K., Naidu, Chikkala S K V R, Babu, S. B G Tilak, Kumar, M.Sangeeth, L, Natrayan·2023·2023 10th IEEE Uttar Pradesh Section International Conference on Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering (UPCON)
DOI 10.1109/upcon59197.2023.10434905
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Abstract

Mechanical engineering businesses rely heavily on effective supply chain and logistics management to increase their productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness. Recent years have seen the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) approaches as potent instruments for improving logistics and supply chain operations. This abstract gives a thorough introduction to Ant Colony Optimization (ACO), an AI method inspired by nature, and how it may be used to improve mechanical engineering's supply chain and logistics. The foraging strategies of ants served as inspiration for the development of Ant Colony Optimization (ACO), a metaheuristic algorithm. It has garnered a lot of interest as a useful tool for supply chain and logistics optimization because of its capacity to tackle difficult optimization challenges. Inventory management, transportation routing, production scheduling, and demand forecasting are just some of the mechanical engineering problems that may be tackled with the help of ACO. Inventory optimization is a key use case for ACO in the context of mechanical engineering supply chain management. By modeling how ants locate food sources, ACO is able to ascertain optimum stock levels. To cut down on carrying costs and stockouts, it helps find the sweet spot between overstocking and understocking of raw materials and finished goods. Likewise, transportation route optimization is greatly aided by ACO. Transporting both inputs and outputs quickly and cheaply is crucial for factories. Taking into account variables like traffic, fuel prices, and delivery windows, ACO can determine the most efficient routes for trucks. This not only improves customer satisfaction through on-time deliveries but also decreases transportation expenses. Mechanical engineers may also use ACO to enhance production scheduling. Algorithms for Achieving Maximum Efficiency (ACOs) may plan the flow of production such that downtime, wasted materials, and lost revenue are kept to a minimum. Mechanical engineering firms may boost output and shorten manufacturing times by optimizing their production plans. Despite the inherent uncertainty in demand forecasting, ACO can improve prediction accuracy. Algorithms for adaptive costing and optimization (ACO) can aid mechanical engineering companies in making better judgments on production volumes and inventory levels by assessing past demand data and continuously revising forecasts based on real-time information. Overproduction and underproduction are avoided, resulting in cost savings and better service to customers. ACO may also be utilized to improve the process of finding and working with vendors. It may take into account several criteria, including supplier dependability, cost, and turnaround time, to select the most suitable vendors for mechanical engineering businesses. In addition to lowering material acquisition costs, this also guarantees a steady supply of high-quality raw materials. In conclusion, ACO-driven AI optimization of mechanical engineering's supply chain and logistics has several advantages, including lower costs, more efficiency, and happier clients. Companies in the mechanical engineering sector can gain an edge by implementing ACO algorithms into their inventory management, transportation routing, production scheduling, demand forecasting, and supplier selection processes. To remain competitive and resilient in the ever-changing area of mechanical engineering, the use of AI techniques like ACO will become increasingly vital as technology progresses.

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Authors
Mahat, D., Niranjan, K., Naidu, C. S. K. V. R., Babu, S. B. G. T., Kumar, M. S., & L, N.
Affiliations
  • Institute of Research And Innovation, Apex Professional University,Pasighat,Arunchal Pradesh,India,791102
  • Marri Laxman Reddy Institute of Technology and Management,Department of Management,Hyderabad,Telangana,500043
  • Dadi Institute of Engineering & Technology,Computer Science and Engineering,Anakapalle,Andhra Pradesh,531001
  • Aditya University (IN)
  • Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sona College of Technology
  • Saveetha School of Engineering,SIMATS,Department of Mechanical Engineering,Chennai,Tamil Nadu,India,602105
ORCID
Mahat, Dipak
Venue
2023 10th IEEE Uttar Pradesh Section International Conference on Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering (UPCON)
Publisher
IEEE
Published
2023-12-01
Pages
1611-1616
DOI
10.1109/upcon59197.2023.10434905
OpenAlex
W4392152888
Cited by
47
References
30
Citations by year
2026: 2 · 2025: 13 · 2024: 32
FWCI
8.34
Type
conference paper
Language
en
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closed
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IEEE Uttar Pradesh Section International Conference on Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering (UPCON) (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Artificial Intelligence › Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms Research
  • Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Management Science and Operations Research › Impact of AI and Big Data on Business and Society
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering › Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms
Keywords
ant colony optimization, supply chain optimization, logistics optimization, inventory management, transportation routing, production scheduling, demand forecasting, supplier selection, metaheuristic algorithms, stockout reduction, supplier reliability, production cost reduction, on-time delivery, raw material procurement

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