AI and Machine Learning in Supply Chain Management for SMEs Survey

1.Consent

This survey is to collect data for "AI and Machine Learning in Supply Chain Management for SMEs" study.

Participation in the survey is voluntary. You can quit at any time without any consequences. All answers will be anonymous, stored securely and used only for this study.

It will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete the survey.

By continuing, you agree to take part in the study.

If you have any questions, please contact Anna at anwmorrison@gmail.com(Required.)

I agree to participate in this study.

I do not agree and will exit the survey.

2.How long has your business been in operation?

Less than 1 year

2-3 years

3-5 years

more than 5 years

3.How many employees does your business have?

1-10

11-50

51+

4.Has your business implemented AI or Machine Learning in any part of the supply chain?

Yes

No

5.If yes, which areas of your supply chain use or plan to use AI/ML? (Select all that apply)

Other (please specify)

6.If no, what has stopped you from using AI/ML in your supply chain? (Select all that apply)

Cost of implementation

Lack of knowledge or expertise

Resistance to change within the company

Concerns about data security/ privacy

Lack of suitable tools or software

Other (please specify)

7.How easy or difficult was it for your business to start using AI/ML in your supply chain?

8.What were the biggest challenges you faced during the implementation of AI/ML in your supply chain? (Select all that apply)

High initial cost

Lack of trained staff

Difficulties integrating with existing systems

Data quality issues

Change management/resistance from employees

Lack of understanding about AI/ML technology

Other (please specify)

9.What has been the impact of AI/ML on your supply chain? (select all that apply)

Other (please specify)

10.Does your business plan to expand the use of AI/ML in your supply chain in the future?

Yes, significantly

Yes, to some extent

No

11.If you plan to expand AI/ML usage, what areas will you focus on?

Other (please specify)

12.f you do not plan to expand, why not? (Select all that apply)

Lack of resources

Uncertainty about ROI (Return on Investment)

Concerns over data security/privacy

Lack of expertise in AI/ML

Other (please specify)

13.What type of support would help your business adopt or expand AI/ML in the future?

Employee training

Access to financial incentives or funding

More affordable AI/ML tools

Consultancy or expert advice

Other (please specify)

14.How would you rate the overall effectiveness of AI/ML in improving your supply chain?

15.Do you believe AI/ML will be essential for the future of supply chain management in your industry?

Yes

No

Not sure

16.Do you think AI/ML has helped your business stay competitive in the market?

Yes

No

Not sure

This survey aims to collect data for "AI and Machine Learning in Supply Chain Management for SMEs" study. This is an Academic Research project which explores how AI and ML can improve decision-making and operational efficiency in supply chain management for UK-based SMEs.

Participation in the survey is voluntary. All answers will be anonymous, stored securely and used only for this study.

If you have any further questions about this research, need any additional information, or if would like to receive the results from this study, please email Anna at anwmorrison@gmail.com.

(For study results, you will be provided with a brief summary of the study findings.)

If you have any concerns or complaints about this research, please contact my research supervisor, Robert, at robert.smith@kaplan.com

Thank you for participating in this study!