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Explainable AI for resilient supply chains: Choosing backup suppliers only when needed

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THE AI ANGLE

Evaluating disruption rules and selecting backup vendors

Researchers developed a logic-driven artificial intelligence framework that activates backup suppliers only when primary vendors fail. The system connects with enterprise software to balance costs, capacities, and sustainability rules while generating clear audit trails. Procurement analysts can trace the reasoning behind each automated vendor choice instead of trusting opaque recommendations.

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THE TEACHING ANGLE

Teams can debate whether closed-loop procurement tools should execute backup purchase orders automatically or wait for managers to inspect the audit trails.

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Explainable AI for resilient supply chains: Choosing backup suppliers only when needed

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