FourKites Introduces Intelligent Control Tower with Real-Time Data, Digital Twins and AI-Powered Digital Workforce

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 15, 2025--

FourKites today announced the next evolution in supply chain technology with the launch of Intelligent Control Tower™. The result of years of deep innovation alongside customers, the FourKites® Intelligent Control Tower™ is a radical departure from the backward-looking planning and reporting control towers that previously defined the market. Powered by a new digital workforce of AI agents, Intelligent Control Tower™ can take autonomous action across complex supply chain workflows, in addition to surfacing insights, assessing risk, and making prescriptive recommendations.

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FourKites' Intelligent Control Tower leverages three powerful assets that only FourKites can offer:

"Real-time transportation visibility has become table stakes, and companies are striving to derive greater value from supply chain data. But operationalizing this data requires a paradigm shift," said Mathew Elenjickal, founder and CEO of FourKites. "Today, we're taking the next step in FourKites' evolution by moving the industry from seeing data to automating actions — the FourKites Intelligent Control Tower combines real-time visibility with existing supply chain systems, surfaces actionable insights, and drives advanced automation through a digital workforce."

As part of its Intelligent Control Tower, FourKites creates value for supply chain stakeholders by focusing on the use cases they care about most with the introduction of eight Intelligent Control Tower packages:

These packages streamline supply chain execution upstream from vendors, and downstream all the way to customers. FourKites’ library of use cases will grow with customer demand, unlocking new value.

"Too many organizations are stuck in the early stages of control tower maturity, using disconnected systems that can't link planning to execution or help users take meaningful action," said Charles Brennan, Senior Analyst at Nucleus Research. "Supply chain leaders are increasingly looking for ways to move beyond identifying risks to coordinating responses across departments. This reflects a broader shift in the market from reporting-focused tools toward execution-oriented solutions."

With FourKites, supply chain professionals across procurement, inventory, supplier management, customer service and facilities can now:

“We have pioneered a unified system of agents tailor-made for supply chain workflows, eliminating the need for companies to manage multiple solutions and vendor relationships while taking advantage of the value that AI-powered agents provide,” said Priya Rajagopalan, FourKites President of Product, Technology and Operations. “We are pushing the boundaries of what's possible with multi-agent AI systems, turning abstract research concepts into practical solutions for the world's most complex supply chains, all while maintaining the security and governance of enterprise supply chain data. We're proud to continue our tradition of innovation, working closely with customers to solve their most pressing supply chain challenges."

FourKites has systematically expanded beyond real-time transportation visibility to build a comprehensive supply chain solution. The company's order-level insights provide granular tracking from purchase to delivery, helping teams prevent stockouts, maintain optimal inventory levels and reduce operational costs. Its suite of yard and facilities solutions, known as YardWorks SM, optimizes facility operations through automated gate processes, real-time equipment tracking and fully automated appointment scheduling.

Combined with FourKites’ AI agents and the largest visibility network, these capabilities give companies complete visibility and control across their supply chain operations. Rather than integrating with dozens of specialized agent providers, companies can now access a comprehensive suite of purpose-built supply chain agents within a single platform.

About FourKites

FourKites®, the leader in AI-driven supply chain transformation for global enterprises and pioneer of real-time visibility, turns supply chain data into automated action. FourKites' Intelligent Control Tower™ breaks down enterprise silos by creating a real-time digital twin of orders, shipments, inventory and assets. This comprehensive view, combined with AI-powered digital workers, enables companies to prevent disruptions, automate routine tasks, and optimize performance across their supply chain. FourKites processes over 3.2 million supply chain events daily — from purchase orders to final delivery — helping 1,600+ global brands prevent disruptions, make faster decisions and move from reactive tracking to proactive supply chain orchestration.

FourKites Intelligent Control Tower (Graphic: Business Wire)

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III has been “deeply touched” by the response to his update on his cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace said Saturday, adding that the monarch is pleased to have highlighted the value of screening programs for the disease.

Medics and health charities have praised the king for his openness, saying his statement on Friday had already prompted people to seek information about cancer.

In a strikingly personal video statement, the British monarch acknowledged that a cancer diagnosis can feel “overwhelming,” but said catching the disease early brings “the precious gift of hope.”

Here’s what to know about the king's condition and his message.

The 77-year-old king said in a statement broadcast Friday that his treatment schedule will be reduced in the new year, “thanks to early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence to ‘doctors’ orders.’”

He encouraged others to take advantage of screening programs such as those for breast, bowel and cervical cancer offered by Britain’s public health service.

“Early diagnosis quite simply saves lives,” the king said in the statement aired during a “Stand Up to Cancer” telethon on TV station Channel 4. He said catching the disease early had allowed him “to continue leading a full and active life even while undergoing treatment.”

Charles has received outpatient treatment for almost two years. Buckingham Palace did not say the king is in remission, but that his treatment is moving to a “precautionary phase” and his condition will be monitored to ensure his continued recovery.

“I know from my own experience that a cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming,” the king said in his video statement. “Yet I also know that early detection is the key that can transform treatment journeys, giving invaluable time to medical teams – and, to their patients, the precious gift of hope.”

Charles announced in February 2024 that he had been diagnosed with cancer, and, in a break from centuries of secrecy about royal health, he has since spoken about the illness, using his story to promote cancer awareness and treatment.

The openness has limits, though. The king has not disclosed what type of cancer he has or what kind of treatment he is receiving. The palace said it was an intentional decision designed to ensure his message reaches the widest possible audience.

The king’s cancer was discovered after treatment for an enlarged prostate. While doctors ruled out prostate cancer, tests revealed “a separate issue of concern,” palace officials said last year.

Charles suspended his public appearances for about two months after his diagnosis. Since returning to the public eye, he has visited cancer treatment centers across the country and shared stories with fellow patients.

Buckingham Palace said Charles “will be greatly encouraged and deeply touched by the very positive reaction" his message has generated. “He will be particularly pleased at the way it has helped to shine a light on the benefits of cancer screening programs,” it added.

British cancer charities said the number of people seeking information about cancer jumped after the king revealed he was undergoing treatment last year.

Cancer Research U.K. said about 100,000 people have visited its Screening Checker website since it was launched on Dec. 5, most of them since the king’s statement on Friday.

The charity's Chief Executive Michelle Mitchell said: “When public figures speak openly about their cancer diagnosis, it can prompt others to check in on their health.”

Broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby, the king’s authorized biographer, said the statement was “a remarkable thing for a monarch to do.”

“It takes guts, and the fact that he came out and did that will save lives,’” Dimbleby said.

The Princess of Wales, who announced her own cancer diagnosis six weeks after her father-in-law, has also given updates on her treatment. Kate announced in January that her cancer is in remission.

Find more of AP’s coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/royalty

Britain's King Charles III attends an Advent Service at Westminster Abbey, in London, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. (Chris Jackson/Pool Photo via AP)

Britain's King Charles III attends an Advent Service at Westminster Abbey, in London, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. (Chris Jackson/Pool Photo via AP)