How Vision AI Is Solving Real Supply Chain Problems

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Jul 25
4 min read

Before you start reading, here is a disclaimer:

Just because we used em dashes—and used them well—doesn’t mean this was AI-generated. We have got real humans (with a bit of caffeine).
No bots wrote this, but a few were side-eyed for wanting to.
Vision AI can read invoices, spot defects, and speed up your supply chain, but it still can’t fix your office Wi-Fi.
No jargon was harmed in the making of this blog. We left the buzzwords in 2020 where they belong.
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An Overview

If there's one thing we have learned in recent years, it's that supply chains are incredibly complex and vulnerable. Whether it’s a global pandemic, a ship stuck in a canal, or just missing paperwork, the smallest glitch can send ripples across entire industries.

Supply chains today are looking for ways to be more efficient, faster, and more resilient. But let’s be real—most supply chain operations are still weighed down by manual processes, mountains of paperwork, and siloed systems.

Vision AI is a technology, newly tapped now more than ever, that’s helping companies turn their supply chains proactive. And at the forefront of this touchless experience is Senzcraft, a niche AI and automation company that’s making big waves in this space.

Let’s break it down…

The Supply Chain Struggle: Why It’s So Hard to Keep Things Moving

Managing a supply chain involves tracking goods, invoices, documents, and people across multiple touchpoints—from warehouses and transport vehicles to delivery docks and vendor locations.

Here are some of the top, most common pain points:

Document overload: Purchase orders, delivery notes, gate passes… They’re often paper-based and prone to errors.
Delayed data entry: Key information from physical documents takes time to manually enter, slowing down operations.
Lack of visibility: It’s hard to track what's where, especially when data is scattered across systems.
Human error: Mistakes in data entry or document handling lead to compliance issues, delays, and lost revenue.

In fact, according to a 2023 McKinsey report, companies that digitized their supply chains saw a 20–30% increase in operational efficiency and a 15% reduction in logistics costs.

However, automation pushes buttons. Vision AI knows which buttons to push and why.

So, What Is Vision AI Anyway?

Breaking it down in layman’s language, vision AI is the ability of machines to “see” and make sense of visual information like scanned documents, photos, and barcodes.

In supply chains, Vision AI can:

Read and extract data from physical documents like delivery notes, invoices, and customs forms
Detect and classify document types automatically (e.g., PO vs. GRN)
Verify signatures, barcodes, and QR codes
Digitize handwritten notes and convert them into structured data

And all of this happens in real time—no need to squint at a blurry scan or manually punch numbers into an ERP system.

Real-Life Use Cases: Vision AI at Work in Supply Chains

1. Gate Entry Automation

Senzcraft recently worked with a large manufacturing client that had trucks arriving at multiple factory gates every day. The paperwork that came with each shipment was entirely manual—delivery notes, transport permits, etc.

Using Vision AI, Senzcraft built a system that scanned and extracted data from these documents at the gate itself. Information was verified, matched with expected deliveries, and logged automatically into their SAP system.

Result? Gate processing time dropped by 70%, and the company gained real-time visibility into inbound logistics.

2. Document Processing for Procurement

A Fortune 500 supply chain company struggled with manually verifying purchase orders and delivery receipts. Errors were common, and approvals took forever.

Senzcraft implemented a Vision AI-powered IDP (Intelligent Document Processing) system that could read and match PO numbers, item quantities, and supplier details across multi-page scanned documents—even with different formats or handwriting.

The system flagged mismatches instantly and routed them for review, drastically reducing procurement cycle time.

3. Warehouse Automation

In warehouse settings, Vision AI can be used to identify package types, scan barcodes, and classify incoming shipments. With cameras and smart scanners integrated into workflows, workers no longer have to manually handle paperwork or verify packaging details.

Senzcraft’s Vision AI models are trained to handle all this and more, while also improving safety and reducing workload for on-ground staff.

Why This Matters More Than Ever

Supply chains are no longer just back-office operations. They’re strategic levers for growth, customer satisfaction, and sustainability. According to Deloitte, 79% of organizations with high-performing supply chains achieve above-average revenue growth.

And as regulations tighten and global disruptions become the norm, having a digitized, intelligent supply chain is necessary.

Vision AI goes beyond automation. It adds a layer of intelligence to your logistics operations. It makes your systems more adaptive, your data more trustworthy, and your teams more empowered.

With platforms like ABBYY, Automation Anywhere , Azure Vision, and custom deep learning models, Senzcraft brings not just the technology but also the domain knowledge to implement solutions that stick.

Final Thoughts: From Vision to Value

Supply chains are the veins of modern business, and like any vital system, they need clarity, speed, and consistency. Vision AI delivers all three.

Senzcraft’s work across manufacturing, logistics, and retail supply chains proves that this isn’t future tech; it’s happening right now.

So if you're still buried under piles of delivery notes and slow approvals, maybe it’s time to take a look (literally) with Vision AI.

After all, the best supply chains don’t just move goods. They move smartly.

Looking to give your supply chain a vision checkup? You know who’s already helping some of the biggest names do just that. (Hint: Senzcraft)