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Target's Digital Twin Boosts Supply Chain Confidence
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Fusion42 · 13 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Target has developed Proxima, a proprietary AI-based digital twin platform to simulate and optimize inventory flow in its supply chain, enhancing product availability and operational confidence. The platform accurately modeled a new Houston Receive Center's inventory processes before launch and aims to inform future AI-powered supply chain decision support.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Retail Tech, and 3 sources have reported it between 13 Aug 2026 and 14 Aug 2026.
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You need to rethink supply chain risk by building virtual models that test and fix bottlenecks before they happen. Target’s approach shows that real-time simulation is now a must-have to avoid costly inventory failures and speed operational decisions.
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3 sources · first reported 13 Aug 2026 · latest 14 Aug 2026
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