AI copilots are advanced systems that boost human efforts by automating simple tasks, enhancing data analysis, and supporting decision-making. These tools are revolutionizing the logistics industry by making operations more efficient and reducing the need for human intervention. A Forbes article from Columbia Business School's Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center discusses this significant change and highlights the center’s role in blending research with practical applications.
The article details how AI copilots can manage complex logistics operations like international cargo handling and inventory management—tasks that usually need a lot of human oversight. This advancement driven by AI technology tackles the ongoing problem of relying too much on human labor and moves the logistics field into a new digital era.
Contributions from Hidayat Hamidov ‘23 emphasize the importance of adopting AI to move beyond outdated systems and inefficient workflows. Hamidov's insights show the Lang Center's dedication to blending academic knowledge with practical uses preparing both current and future leaders to innovate and excel.
For those interested in how technology business innovation and logistics merge, this article provides an exciting look into how AI is changing industry standards and practices making them more efficient and adaptable.