New University of Arkansas initiative to explore quantum computing applications for supply chain management

D-Wave Quantum Inc., a provider of quantum computing systems, software, and services, and the University of Arkansas are launching an initiative to explore the role quantum computing could play in supply chain management.

The initiative, which was announced at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ EDGE Conference on Monday, will be part of the Supply Chain Management Research Center (SMRC) at the Sam M. Walton College of Business.

Quantum computing is an emerging area of computing that researchers are exploring for certain complex optimization problems, including routing, scheduling, and resource allocation.

“Supply chains are highly dynamic, with decision-making that can have a far-reaching impact on efficiency and costs,” said Murray Thom, vice president of quantum technology evangelism at D-Wave. “We’re seeing quantum computing technologies emerge as potentially powerful alternatives to existing classical approaches.”

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