Oracle AI Agents Help Supply Chain Leaders Boost Efficiency and Strengthen Resiliency

Core Insights - Oracle has introduced new AI agents within Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications aimed at enhancing supply chain efficiency and decision-making for supply chain leaders [1][2] - These AI agents are designed to automate workflows, reduce manual errors, and provide insights that facilitate faster and more confident decision-making [1][2] AI Agents Overview - The AI agents are embedded in various supply chain processes including planning, procurement, manufacturing, maintenance, and logistics [1][2] - They are built using Oracle AI Agent Studio and are integrated within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure with no additional cost [2] Specific AI Agents and Their Functions - Planning Cycle Agent: Automates task coordination and improves planning cycle efficiency by managing planning tasks [6] - Component Replacement Agent: Automates component replacement processes and minimizes disruptions by analyzing supply chain impacts [6] - Planning Measure Expression Agent: Aids in creating planning measures and KPIs quickly and accurately [6] - Autonomous Sourcing Agent: Facilitates competitive bidding for low-dollar, high-volume purchases [6] - Maintenance Work Order Cost Estimation Advisor Agent: Optimizes planning and controls costs by estimating work order costs [6] - Outside Processing Shipping Agent: Streamlines shipping and improves collaboration with suppliers [6] - Inventory Tasking Agent: Reduces delays and improves warehouse productivity by assigning tasks automatically [6] - Inventory Aging Advisor Agent: Helps reduce carrying costs associated with slow-moving inventory [6] - Wave Research Advisor Agent: Resolves warehouse issues faster and improves picking and shipping performance [6] - Task Management Assistant: Identifies and prioritizes at-risk orders to enhance shipment reliability [7] - Purchase Order to Sales Order Converter Agent: Accelerates order creation and reduces fulfillment costs by automating data extraction and order submission [10] - Product Configuration Agent: Simplifies product configuration by interpreting requirements and generating finalized configurations [10] - Service Parts Advisor Agent: Improves service response and resolution accuracy by identifying the right parts for customer issues [10] Overall Benefits - Oracle Cloud SCM provides a unified AI-powered platform that integrates supply chain and operations processes, enhancing organizational resilience and adaptability to market changes [8] - Customers and partners can also create and manage their own AI agents using the AI Agent Studio for Fusion Applications [8]