Facing the accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in business, the logistics industry group National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) has launched an initiative to establish “a practical roadmap for responsible artificial intelligence across America’s supply chain.”
The effort is centered on the AI Governance Architecture, a framework from NAW and the AI Applied Consortium that is designed to help companies implement artificial intelligence responsibly while strengthening—not replacing—the workforce that keeps America’s economy moving.
The framework provides wholesale distributors with practical guidance on governance, risk management, transparency, workforce development, and responsible AI implementation. Rather than viewing AI as a replacement for people, the framework emphasizes human centered deployment that empowers employees with new skills, improves decision-making, strengthens customer trust, and enhances supply chain resilience, the partners said.
