In addition to keeping the company's gears constantly moving to ensure on-time deliveries, this logistics approach seeks productive and strategic linearity among companies, suppliers, carriers, and wholesalers.
In the Brazilian landscape, marked by unforeseen volatility, resilient and innovative strategies, such as combining the Supply Chain with Digital Twin, are emerging as a promising vision in the world of logistics.
Keep reading to find out how Digital Twin is revolutionizing the Supply Chain.
Unveiling the Potential of Digital Twin in the Supply Chain
A Digital Twin is a digital model of a physical object, process, or system that is connected to the real world, reflecting the state of the physical object in real time.
This technology brings several others together in a single system, equipping the object of study with strategically placed sensors that collect data on different aspects of its performance.
These data are processed by a system that updates the digital copy, allowing the simulation of countless future scenarios based on the different states of each parameter monitored by the sensors.
Digital Twin optimization unlocks the potential of assets by recommending the best actions across the simulated future scenarios.
In addition, the integration of Artificial Intelligence allows the Digital Twin to improve its predictions as it learns from the vast amount of monitored data.
In the Supply Chain, this technology offers notable benefits, improving warehouse operations and safety, optimizing the movement of goods, and providing full traffic visibility, resulting in improved operational performance.
Resource and Process Optimization in Logistics with Digital Twin
The Digital Twin in Logistics is not limited to real-time monitoring through sensors. It also offers a range of other benefits, including improvements in safety, efficiency with reduced transport congestion, better resource planning, real-time monitoring of access to the site and systems, traffic visibility, and a lower risk of collisions.
Digital Twin Applications in the Supply Chain
Although the Digital Twin is gaining prominence, it is still an emerging technology in the Supply Chain. A notable example is DHL, a global logistics giant that launched a Digital Twin-enabled warehouse in Asia.
However, according to the survey “Application of Supply Chain Technologies in Brazil,” conducted by ILOS in October 2022, only 11% of large Brazilian companies use Digital Twin technology, and its main use in the sector is prototyping new facilities.
However, the survey also points to a growing trend, with 68% of the companies surveyed planning to increase their investments in Digital Twins.
Efficient and Strategic Supply Chain
The Digital Twin is becoming the key to a more efficient and strategic Supply Chain, offering real-time visibility, resource optimization, and the ability to anticipate future scenarios.
Although it is still at an early stage in Brazil, this technology is quickly gaining momentum. As companies seek to innovate and improve their logistics operations, the Digital Twin stands out as a promising solution.
Supply Chain with Enacom's Digital Twin
Get in touch with Enacom to explore how Digital Twin can revolutionize your supply chain. We also invite you to check out our other related articles to stay up to date on the latest trends in logistics and technology.
At Enacom, we offer a variety of logistics solutions with disruptive Industry 4.0 technologies. Talk to our specialists for more information about Digital Twin by Enacom and find out how this innovation can transform your supply chain.
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