AI applies advanced analysis and logic-based techniques, including machine learning (ML), to interpret events, support and automate decisions, and take actions. Capabilities for AI include: *Strategy *Data engineering (curation, labeling) *Model development and testing (computer vision, graph, natural language processing [NLP], optimization) *Operations (ML operations [MLOps], monitoring) *Governance D&A is the management of data for all uses (operational and analytical) and the analysis of data to drive business processes and improve business outcomes through more effective decision making and enhanced customer experiences. Capabilities for D&A include: *Analytics and business intelligence (BI) *Data integration *Data management (and data governance) *Data quality *Data science and ML *Master data management *Metadata management
Gartner defines the market for data and analytics (D&A) services as consulting and system integration (C&SI) and managed services. These services manage data for all uses (operational and analytical), and analyze data to drive business processes and improve business outcomes through more effective decision making. The core capabilities for vendor solutions in the D&A services market include: D&A strategy and operating model design Data management Analytics and business intelligence (ABI) Data science and machine learning D&A governance Program management Enterprise metadata
Supply chain strategy and planning consulting is a subset of corporate strategy consulting. Gartner defines the latter as “strategic advisory services that analyze risks and opportunities for clients, working with them to develop a detailed strategic roadmap. They focus on cross-functional client issues, including innovation, digital, regulatory, sustainability, growth, transformation, postmerger and postacquisition integration, supply chain management and transfer pricing strategies that precede configuration of ERP or other software”. Supply chain operations consulting is a specialized form of business operations consulting, which Gartner defines as “transformation advisory services that improve quality and efficiency for business operations in an organization. These include process reengineering, improvement, optimization and standardization aligned with business strategy”