A Tutorial on AI-Driven Industrial and Logistics Transformation

Title: A Tutorial on AI-Driven Industrial and Logistics Transformation

Tutorial Time: 9.30-12.30 (3 April)

Presenters: Pakdee Jaisue

  • Onsite Registration Fee: 7,500 Bath
  • Online Registration Fee: 5,000 Bath

Abstract:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a crucial engine for enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and driving digital transformation in the manufacturing and logistics sectors during the Industry 4.0 era. The application of AI and Big Data allows executives and organizations to gain deep analytical insights, accurately forecast market demand, and optimize processes from the factory floor to the delivery network. This significantly enhances global competitiveness and enables businesses to respond to supply chain fluctuations promptly.

More recently, AI models have been widely and rapidly adopted in this sector, ranging from predictive maintenance and smart warehousing to autonomous robotics and route optimization. These technologies can seamlessly integrate and collaborate with Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) systems to create intelligent workflows.

This tutorial provides a comprehensive guideline for applying AI in manufacturing and logistics. The session is designed to equip participants with essential knowledge ranging from establishing data infrastructure and implementing AI models to managing overall business impacts.

The session will be structured into three main parts:

  • Core Concepts and Data Strategy: A discussion on the fundamentals of AI in industry and logistics, including methodologies for collecting, structuring, and pre-processing data from IoT sensors, manufacturing machinery, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. This ensures data is standardized and fully prepared for training machine learning models.
  • AI Applications in Manufacturing and Logistics: Practical guidelines and deep dives into real-world AI implementation. Topics include AI-driven demand forecasting, utilizing computer vision for manufacturing quality inspection and defect reduction, and leveraging AI algorithms to optimize logistics networks and minimize transportation costs.
  • Automation and AI-Driven Tools: An introduction to technologies and models that enable full-scale automation, including the collaboration between AI and industrial robotics in warehouse environments. The tutorial will feature a live demonstration of AI tools or platforms used for real-time analysis and simulation of factory and supply chain operations.

By the end of the tutorial, attendees will have a clear, actionable methodology for adopting AI technologies and formulating data policies within their organizations to elevate both production capabilities and transportation systems. This tutorial is highly relevant for C-level executives, supply chain managers, data engineers, researchers, and IT professionals working on upgrading industrial processes. By providing a structured approach, this session will help drive innovation, sustainability, and maximum efficiency in the smart industrial ecosystem.