If you're looking for a way to get an edge on the competition, you've probably already realized that automation goes way beyond the assembly line these days. Thanks to the rapidly developing field of artificial intelligence,
machine learning tools are not only becoming faster and more accurate, they are also becoming more affordable. That means you can get help identifying trends and shifting behaviors at your business, and these tools can be used for several surprising outcomes. It's just a matter of deciding what you're trying to accomplish and what kind of analytics will help you shift behaviors to get there.
Your Supply, Customer Demand
Supply chain software and demand analysis are two separate tools, but they go hand in hand because they both help you maintain adequate levels of raw materials and finished goods for your customers. They can be used in any industry, although they do need to be calibrated to the task at hand. You can't just expect to get top tier predictions about manufacturing supply lines out of the same system that's designed to help predict retail inventory unless it's a really robust system with a lot of client to client customization, and then it will be fit to your business, so even other companies running that platform won't have quite the same experience. For the best results, consider using both.
Behavior Analytics for L&D
Your learning and development team can also benefit from the kinds of tools that give you insights into
trends, because the insights provided can be applied to the spread of policy adoption as your business changes, the use of resources for professional development, or even tracking and encouraging participation in the full range of employee benefits programs. You won't believe how much easier it is to connect with employees and help them grow when they can receive insights into their own behavior and the impact it can have on certain aspects of performance. For the best results, use them to reinforce learning in the L&D cycle, and then let employees soar in their core roles.
Marketing Trends
Last but definitely not least, your use of machine learning platforms can help you do more with your advertising and marketing budget, no matter what media you are currently investing in. To learn more, check out the options available through simple interfaces like your Facebook ads and promotions. More sophisticated tools await you, but you can easily see how analytics and insights help you do better with a basic option that's already built into your social media platform.
