- PepsiCo revamps supply chain with AI and robotics.
- Smart farming optimizes crop production.
- Intelligent warehouses boost efficiency and reduce downtime.
PepsiCo is undergoing a massive supply chain transformation, leveraging AI, robotics, and predictive technologies to streamline operations from farm to shelf.
The company’s COO, Gregg Roden, notes that the past three years have seen more change than the previous three decades combined, driven by shifting consumer behaviors and an expanding product portfolio.
Smart farming takes root
At the agricultural level, PepsiCo is partnering with tech firms to implement AI-powered crop planning and satellite imagery.
This initiative aims to optimize water and fertilizer usage across 4 million acres in North America, potentially boosting profits in the notoriously thin-margined food industry.
Warehouses get a brain boost
PepsiCo’s warehouses are evolving into “intelligent” facilities, equipped with sensors and AI for predictive maintenance and quality control.
This tech-driven approach allows the company to anticipate and prevent equipment failures, ensuring smoother operations and reducing costly downtime.
