8. Conclusion

A host of innovations are set to change a business that has long been relatively stable. It is now possible to forecast needs with unprecedented accuracy, thanks to sensors connected to the Internet of Things and forecasting models.

We can simulate the impact on the production and distribution plan for each new order, estimating the impact on profitability in the event of a shortage in order to choose which customer to serve. Production and delivery can be controlled by a system that takes into account more and more parameters, and, what's more, learns and adapts to changing conditions.

Commercial agreements can be encoded in systems that measure and ensure compliance.

The automation of handling, transport and processing tasks becomes possible, freeing people from tedious tasks and interruptions due to physiological...