i5: The Engine for a Smarter Supply Chain
At the heart of INDUSTRY 5 is a modular, API-driven platform that unites data, workflows, and automation for every facet of your supply chain.
How the i5 Platform Works
Centralized Orchestration:
At its core, the i5 Platform connects demand, supply, and logistics workflows into a unified ecosystem. By consolidating data and automating critical decisions, it ensures seamless collaboration across all entities in your supply chain.
Key Components Include:
• Demand Graph: Maps and tracks demand forecasts across entities, enabling dynamic adjustments and real-time updates.
• Supply Graph: Provides visibility into inventory, production schedules, and supplier commitments, keeping supply aligned with demand.
• Smart Agreements: Automates the creation and execution of smart agreements, ensuring transparency and accountability for every transaction.
AI Agents: Precision in Action
The i5 Platform is powered by AI Agents—specialized tools that handle repetitive, data-driven tasks so that human teams can focus on strategy and innovation.
• Procurement Agent: Negotiates with suppliers to align material requirements with production schedules.
• Sales Agent: Manages customer requests, generates quotes, and ensures supply commitments are realistic and profitable.
• Transport Booking Agent: Optimizes logistics by sourcing routes, scheduling pickups, and minimizing emissions.
• Scenario Simulator: Models “what-if” scenarios to test strategies, anticipate risks, and identify new opportunities.
• Demand Forecaster & Inventory Analyst: Continuously refine forecasts and inventory plans using real-time data.
These agents are fully integrated into the platform, collaborating autonomously across entities while keeping planners informed with clear, explainable insights.
Collaborative User Experience:
While AI Agents drive efficiency, the i5 Platform ensures that users remain in control.
• Dashboards Built for Decision-Makers: Customizable views allow planners and managers to monitor workflows, track agreements, and visualize supply-demand alignment.
• Smart Notifications: Keep users informed of critical updates—such as a demand spike or a delayed shipment—so they can act proactively.
• API Integration: Connect seamlessly with existing tools and ERP systems, creating a unified flow of data across the enterprise.
Real-World Example: How the i5 Platform Drives Collaboration
WidgetCo, a manufacturer, detects a demand surge for its products. Within minutes:
1. The Demand Forecaster Agent adjusts forecasts and shares them for review, and then for other Agents.
2. The Procurement Agent negotiates with SupplierCo to secure raw materials, while the Transport Booking Agent optimizes delivery schedules.
3. BuyerCo’s Purchasing Agent receives updated quotes from WidgetCo’s Sales Agent, finalizes the order, and creates a smart agreement—all synced in real-time to the Demand and Supply Graphs.
This seamless, multi-party collaboration happens up and down the virtual supply chain, powered by the i5 Platform.
(See a DEMO of this example)
How the i5 Platform Is Different
• Orchestration Across Entities: Every entity in the supply chain has its own AI-enabled capabilities, enabling collaboration and decision-making at every level.
• Scenario Simulation Built In: Model complex decisions—like expanding manufacturing capacity or launching a new product—before committing resources.
• Transparency at Every Step: From demand forecasts to final agreements, i5 provides full visibility into every action and its rationale.
• Scalable by Design: Whether you’re managing a single region or a global network, i5 grows with your business.
A Platform for the Future
INDUSTRY 5 isn’t just about optimizing today’s supply chains—it’s about building resilience for tomorrow. With its modular design, explainable AI, and inherent focus on collaboration, the i5 Platform empowers businesses to lead in a world of constant change.
Ready to see how the i5 Platform can transform your supply chain operations? Request a Demo Today.