Convergence of Emerging Technologies with AI — IoT, Digital Twins, and Autonomous Vehicles

Helena S. Wisniewski

Chapter 4 in Global Supply Chains in the Age of AI:Strategies and Emerging Technologies, 2025, pp 87-133 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: The following sections are included:IntroductionConvergence of AI with the Internet of Things (IoT)The Internet of Things (IoT)Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with the Internet of Things (IoT)IoT and warehouse managementIoT and delivery servicesConvergence of Digital Twins (DT), AI, and IoTEvolution into a continuous learning modelImpact on logistics infrastructuresDigital Twins with AI and IoT in Supply Chain ManagementCase study of Singapore portCase study of UnileverCase study of Kraft HeinzSmart citiesEnergy and utilitiesRole of AI and digital twins in electrical gridsExamples of digital twins applied to electrical gridsCity of Cordova, AlaskaShell’s offshore platform optimizationHealthcare Supply ChainsTechnology integration — Human digital twinsDigital twin of the human heartPersonalized medicine introduces complexity into the healthcare supply chainAutonomous VehiclesTransportation — Autonomous vehiclesAutonomous vehicles provide business valueKey technologies driving autonomous vehiclesExamples of digital twins in the automotive sectorAutonomous vehicles in supply chain managementOptions for autonomous self-driving trucksThe future of autonomous last-mile deliveryFleets of autonomous vehicles and fleet managementChallenges of integrating autonomous vehicles into fleets (Collins, 2022)The Rise of food delivery robots and drone deliveryThe role of drones in the supply chainFedEx drone deliveryWalgreens pioneers commercial drone deliveryUPS testing drone deliveryAmazon Prime Air droneChapter SummaryBibliography

Keywords: Global Supply Chain Management and Logistics; Emerging Technologies; AI; Neural Networks; Digital Twins; IoT; Data analytics; Robotics; Automated Systems; Autonomous Vehicles; Cyber Security; Augmented Realty; Virtual Reality; Data Analytics; Blockchain; Quantum Computing; Supply Chain Vulnerabilities; Geopolitical Influences on Supply Chains; Reshoring; Nearshoring; COVID Pandemic; Belt and Road Initiative; Ransomware; Non Petra Virus; Bullwhip Effect; Warehouse Management System; Distributed Order Management; Transportation Management; Kanban; Total Quality Management; Six Sigma (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: M1 M11 O33 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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