Insight Report 4 minutes PremiumSupply Chain Briefing: Virtual Assistants Bring Speed and Save Costs in the Supply Chain Coresight Research July 4, 2019 Executive SummaryIn our weekly Supply Chain Briefing series, we discuss how technology is transforming the various stages of the retail supply chain, including product design, demand forecasting, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, last-mile delivery and sales. This report discusses how Intelligent Virtual Assistants (IVAs) work, and how they can be applied to various stages of the supply chain. Global spending on the IVA market is expected to reach $17.13 billion by 2023, an estimated CAGR of 38% over the $3.42 billion spent in 2018, according to procurement intelligence company With rising demand for faster delivery, there is a business case for using IVAs. IVAs can help retail by enhancing logistics, last-mile delivery and at various sales stages of the supply chain. This report is for paying subscribers only. Already a paying subscriber? Please log in to see the entire report.If you wish to learn more about our subscription plans and become a paying subscriber, click here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Alarming Return Rates Require Loss-Minimization Solutions: Key Insights—Free InfographicChina Consumer Tracker: Consumer Sentiment Remains VolatileGenerative AI Latest: Indian Conglomerates Enter the Space, the US Drives the Responsible Use of AI, Adobe Launches New ProductsUS CPG Sales Tracker: Health and Beauty Drives Online CPG Growth Up to Mid-Single-Digit Percentage