The Next Big Thing: Artificial Intelligence

It can be difficult to maintain a pulse on artificial intelligence when the technology is advancing at such a rapid pace. Within consumer goods and retail, however, the landscape is fraught with challenges that keep executives eager to remain competitive but wary of investing in costly, time-intensive experimentation. Still, the breakthroughs continue, providing new opportunities for the industry to overhaul operations. 

Read on for a few highlights of the latest advancements in AI, from supply chain forecasting capabilities to AI companions that could overhaul personalization — and a look outside the industry for inspirations that might lead to new innovations and breakthroughs.