New AI Tool Revolutionizes Cargo Handling in DXB and DWC

Dubai Airports, the operator of Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), has recently implemented an unprecedented demand planning and forecasting initiative that is revolutionizing the behind-the-scenes of supply management operations.

Over the past year, the implementation of a Material Requirement Planning (MRP) tool has been transformative. Leveraging AI and machine learning, this tool predicts future spare parts consumption, ensuring timely maintenance and minimizing disruptions. Forecast accuracy has increased by 30 percent, while excess stock has been reduced by 12 percent. This tool has immensely enhanced operational efficiency across the organization.

According to Emmanuel Augustin, VP of Supply Management at Dubai Airports, by utilizing AI and real-time data, they simplified inventory management, boosted efficiency, and improved service quality. He also highlighted that enhanced forecasting increased service levels by 24 percent while decreasing aging work orders by up to 82 percent. Moreover, the automation of the inventory ordering process has led to an added efficiency of 400 percent; thus, reducing manual workloads. 

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Dubai Airports, which operates DWC, is set to accommodate 12 million tonnes of cargo yearly with a US$35 billion investment. This initiative aims to transform international air travel standards over the next five decades at DXB, the globe’s busiest airport by international passenger numbers.

The MRP tool offers cutting-edge data analytics that have reinforced decision-making processes; thus, enabling Dubai Airports to employ real-time data for improved performance. This has also ensured compliance with new regulations, reinforcing the airport’s commitment to regulatory adherence and operational excellence. 

Aligned with Dubai’s Economic Agenda, D33, which outlines the city’s vision of becoming a leading economic hub, Dubai’s cargo operations aim to enhance trade flows and create new, mutually beneficial business opportunities that contribute to strengthening global economies.

Source: Cargo Talk