Quantum Computing for Logistics and Supply Chain: A review

The episode discusses the integration of quantum computing in logistics and supply chain management, focusing on quantum annealing and gate-based quantum computing. It explores the potential of quantum computing in solving complex optimization problems in routing, network design, maintenance, and scheduling. The episode highlights the benefits of quantum computing in addressing multi-objective optimization challenges and real-time decision-making in the supply chain. While quantum computing shows promise, practical implementation is limited due to current hardware constraints. However, advancements in quantum hardware and algorithms are ongoing. The episode provides an overview of quantum computing concepts, including superposition, entanglement, interference, and tunneling, and introduces gate-based quantum computing.