The future of AI-enabled supply chains: lessons from Tesla’s battery production and Toyota’s lean manufacturing

Yang, Jing (A.A. 2024/2025) The future of AI-enabled supply chains: lessons from Tesla’s battery production and Toyota’s lean manufacturing. Tesi di Laurea in International operations and global supply chain, Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Lorenza Morandini, pp. 32. [Master's Degree Thesis]

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Abstract/Index

Background of AI in automotive manufacturing supply chains. Problem statement & research motivation. Literature review. Evolution of AI in automotive supply chains. Lean manufacturing: beyond Toyota. Ethical and operational challenges of AI. Hybrid models: bridging AI and lean. Gaps in existing research. Theoretical framework. Methodology. Research design and philosophical approach. Data collection strategy. Case study analysis framework. AI-powered supply chain optimization models. Benchmarking metrics. Tesla’s AI-driven supply chain. AI-powered robotics in gigafactories. Predictive analytics in inventory and logistics. Sustainability through AI: battery recycling and energy optimization. Workforce transformation and ethical challenges. Scalability and regional challenges. Future trends: autonomous logistics and AI-driven R&D. critical analysis: AI’s trade-offs. Toyota’s lean manufacturing–balancing tradition and innovation. The Toyota production system (TPS): Core principles. Lean manufacturing in crisis: lessons from Covid-19. Sustainability and the circular economy. Digital transformation: lean meets industry 4.0. Comparative analysis: lean vs. AI-driven models. Ethical and cultural dimensions. Future trends: lean 4.0 and beyond. The future of AI-enabled supply chains. AI-powered smart factories and industry 4.0. Sustainability through AI and circular economy models. Ethical and regulatory landscapes. Human-AI synergy in future workforces. Enhancing supply chain resilience with AI. Emerging technologies and their implications. Strategic recommendations for manufacturers.

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Bibliografia: pp. 30-31.

Thesis Type: Master's Degree Thesis
Institution: Luiss Guido Carli
Degree Program: Master's Degree Programs > Master's Degree Program in Data Science e Management (LM-91)
Chair: International operations and global supply chain
Thesis Supervisor: Morandini, Lorenza
Thesis Co-Supervisor: Antonelli, Ginevra Assia
Academic Year: 2024/2025
Session: Summer
Deposited by: Alessandro Perfetti
Date Deposited: 24 Oct 2025 13:40
Last Modified: 24 Oct 2025 13:40
URI: https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/43554

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