IPB University Experts Outline Generative AI and Innovative Blockchain Solutions to Agromaritime Logistics Issues
The efficiency of the logistics process and the traceability of logistics data are still a big homework for Indonesia. At the same time, the rapid development of artificial intelligence technologies such as ‘Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)’ and ‘Innovative Blockchain’ is considered to be one of the solutions to these problems.
This was explained in more depth by IPB University experts through the Webinar ‘Generative AI and Innovative Blockchain for the Development of the National Agromaritime Industry’, Monday (15/01).
“The issue of agromaritime logistics has made us realise that logistics challenges are not just about commodities and dealing with commodity science,” said Dr Taryono, Chairman of the Fisheries and Maritime Specialisation, IPB University Agromaritime Logistics Master Program in his speech.
However, Dr Taryono continued, logistics challenges also include supporting activities so that the logistics process can run well to support national economic efficiency.
Prof Ernan Rustiadi, Vice Rector of IPB University for Research, Innovation and Agromaritime Development in his presentation said, the application of generative AI can have a positive impact on resource management, weather forecasting, and the development of superior products and services.
“Meanwhile, innovative blockchain brings a new paradigm in data security and transparency,” he added in the webinar initiated by the IPB University Agromaritime Logistics Master Study Programme and or the Blockchain, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Network (BRAIN).
IPB University AI and blockchain expert Prof Yandra Arkeman, one of the speakers, also explained the benefits of using generative AI and innovative blockchain, especially in the agromaritime sector. According to him, this will increase the competitiveness and efficiency of the industry. Moreover, this industry is upstream to downstream and involves inter-island connectivity.
The Professor of IPB University in the field of Agricultural Industrial Technology explained that generative AI applications in the agromaritime sector include high-precision agro-SCM systems, weather prediction systems, smart coldchain logistics and others. Meanwhile, innovative blockchain applications include blockchain delivery order systems, supply chain systems and supply chain traceability.
“The agromaritime logistics process from upstream to downstream will use the latest technology supported by AI and blockchain. In the future, the problems of the agromaritime sector will not revolve around logistics anymore, but how to increase added value,” he said.
In order to realise agromaritime 5.0, Prof Yandra, who is also Chairman of BRAIN IPB University, mentioned several strategies. Among them are logistics systems and supply chains for agricultural and maritime products as efficiently as possible. With low logistics costs, farmers and fishermen can sell directly to the industry assisted by blockchain to ensure transparency and traceability.
“The industries that are built are not only basic industries, but also downstream industries that produce value-added products supported by international standard laboratories and supported by AI,” he explained.
In addition, he added, the agricultural and maritime industries must also be supported by a smart e-commerce system. Thus, product marketing can reach the global market with the support of AI to predict consumer preferences.
This webinar activity is supported by the Advanced Digital Technology Consortium, which is led by IPB University, University of Indonesia (UI) and Bandung Institute of Technology (IBT). The event was also attended by Prof Alhadi Bustamam (Chief of Data Science Center UI), Dr Dessi Puji Lestari (Chief of Graphics and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory ITB) and Dr Mira Maulida (Vision Transformation Indonesia). (MW/HBL/Rz) (IAAS/RUM)
