The application of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare has already proven very effective in areas such as diagnoses of medical conditions, identification of malignant cells and even dispensing of medication. In addition, AI is used to organise enormous datasets to give health professionals and policymakers better insights in health-related matters. The application of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare is only in its beginning stages, but this is a sector that is likely to benefit the most from this technology.

Currently, AI-capable applications are used by Manufacturers to improve areas such as Asset Management, Supply Chain Management and Inventory Management, however, the potential for Artificial Intelligence is much greater.  It can be envisaged that in the near future,  production of certain goods will only require a fraction of the workforce it currently needs and that manufacturing will transform from dependent on human input to a combination of Artificial Intelligence, Smart Robotics, IoT and 3D Printing. In the future, Artificial Intelligence will play an important role in determining not only how, but also where(country) manufacturing facilities should be located.

(Retail, wholesale and supply chain)

Solutions with AI capabilities have the potential to provide stakeholders in the consumer goods sector with a significant competitive advantage in areas such as Automation of Inventory Management, Personalised Customer Service and Improved Consumer Engagement.  In addition, Artificial Intelligence(AI) also enables new concepts like Image-Based Procurement and Optimised Line Planning which could be potential game changers for some role players in this sector.

The mining sector has always been focused on finding commodities(exploration) and then extracting these in the fastest, cheapest and most efficient way possible(operations). Even small improvement in downtime, processing and labour costs can mean the difference between a profitable- and an out of business Miner.  It is for this reason that mining companies are investing heavily in AI-capable systems including; Geotechnical assessment,  AI-controlled autonomous equipment as well as Sorting and  Equipment Monitoring solutions.