Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the potential for quantum computing to enhance applied machine learning tasks. The goal is to investigate whether quantum computing principles such as superposition, entanglement and quantum parallelism can improve predictive accuracy and efficiency in machine learning models. Design/methodology/approach To examine the potential, this study simulated a 4-qubit quantum processor on an Intel Core i5 8th generation central processing unit (CPU). The proposed model combines quantum principle and deep neural networks architecture involving quantum-forward and classical-backward processes; quantum part is in the forward pass, and the traditional neural network handles the backpropagation during model training. This model was tested using a real dataset to assess its practical applicability to machine learning tasks under real-world constraints. Findings The findings reveal the effectiveness of the quantum-classical hybrid approach which achieves an average area under the curve score of 92%, with a precision of 22.6% and a recall of 25.3%. These results suggest that, while quantum noise and Qubit limitations inherent to Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum systems impacted prediction accuracy and model generalizability, the quantum-forward process enhanced the model’s ability to identify true positive cases in a complex dataset. Compared to traditional approaches, this model addresses both the stability and predictive demands of highly imbalanced inventory data, although limitations remain in precision and scalability. Originality/value While many open questions remain about the real advantages of quantum computing in applied field of business, this study contributes to the feasibility of leveraging quantum machine learning for complex decision-making problems in supply chain management.
Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the potential for quantum computing to enhance applied machine learning tasks. The goal is to investigate whether quantum computing principles such as superposition, entanglement and quantum parallelism can improve predictive accuracy and efficiency in machine learning models. Design/methodology/approach To examine the potential, this study simulated a 4-qubit quantum processor on an Intel Core i5 8th generation central processing unit (CPU). The proposed model combines quantum principle and deep neural networks architecture involving quantum-forward and classical-backward processes; quantum part is in the forward pass, and the traditional neural network handles the backpropagation during model training. This model was tested using a real dataset to assess its practical applicability to machine learning tasks under real-world constraints. Findings The findings reveal the effectiveness of the quantum-classical hybrid approach which achieves an average area under the curve score of 92%, with a precision of 22.6% and a recall of 25.3%. These results suggest that, while quantum noise and Qubit limitations inherent to Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum systems impacted prediction accuracy and model generalizability, the quantum-forward process enhanced the model’s ability to identify true positive cases in a complex dataset. Compared to traditional approaches, this model addresses both the stability and predictive demands of highly imbalanced inventory data, although limitations remain in precision and scalability. Originality/value While many open questions remain about the real advantages of quantum computing in applied field of business, this study contributes to the feasibility of leveraging quantum machine learning for complex decision-making problems in supply chain management.
Supply chain management relies on accurate backorder prediction for optimizing inventory control, reducing costs, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Traditional machine-learning models struggle with large-scale datasets and complex relationships. This research introduces a novel methodological framework for supply chain backorder prediction, addressing the challenge of collecting large real-world datasets with 90% accuracy. Our proposed model demonstrates remarkable accuracy in predicting backorders on short and imbalanced datasets. We capture intricate patterns and dependencies by leveraging quantum-inspired techniques within the quantum-classical neural network QAmplifyNet. Experimental evaluations on a benchmark dataset establish QAmplifyNet's superiority over eight classical models, three classically stacked quantum ensembles, five quantum neural networks, and a deep reinforcement learning model. Its ability to handle short, imbalanced datasets makes it ideal for supply chain management. We evaluate seven preprocessing techniques, selecting the best one based on logistic regression's performance on each preprocessed dataset. The model's interpretability is enhanced using Explainable artificial intelligence techniques. Practical implications include improved inventory control, reduced backorders, and enhanced operational efficiency. QAmplifyNet also achieved the highest F1-score of 94% for predicting "Not Backorder" and 75% for predicting "backorder," outperforming all other models. It also exhibited the highest AUC-ROC score of 79.85%, further validating its superior predictive capabilities. QAmplifyNet seamlessly integrates into real-world supply chain management systems, empowering proactive decision-making and efficient resource allocation. Future work involves exploring additional quantum-inspired techniques, expanding the dataset, and investigating other supply chain applications. This research unlocks the potential of quantum computing in supply chain optimization and paves the way for further exploration of quantum-inspired machine learning models in supply chain management. Our framework and QAmplifyNet model offer a breakthrough approach to supply chain backorder prediction, offering superior performance and opening new avenues for leveraging quantum-inspired techniques in supply chain management.
Supply chain management relies on accurate backorder prediction for optimizing inventory control, reducing costs, and enhancing customer satisfaction. However, traditional machine-learning models struggle with large-scale datasets and complex relationships, hindering real-world data collection. This research introduces a novel methodological framework for supply chain backorder prediction, addressing the challenge of handling large datasets. Our proposed model, QAmplifyNet, employs quantum-inspired techniques within a quantum-classical neural network to predict backorders effectively on short and imbalanced datasets. Experimental evaluations on a benchmark dataset demonstrate QAmplifyNet's superiority over classical models, quantum ensembles, quantum neural networks, and deep reinforcement learning. Its proficiency in handling short, imbalanced datasets makes it an ideal solution for supply chain management. To enhance model interpretability, we use Explainable Artificial Intelligence techniques. Practical implications include improved inventory control, reduced backorders, and enhanced operational efficiency. QAmplifyNet seamlessly integrates into real-world supply chain management systems, enabling proactive decision-making and efficient resource allocation. Future work involves exploring additional quantum-inspired techniques, expanding the dataset, and investigating other supply chain applications. This research unlocks the potential of quantum computing in supply chain optimization and paves the way for further exploration of quantum-inspired machine learning models in supply chain management. Our framework and QAmplifyNet model offer a breakthrough approach to supply chain backorder prediction, providing superior performance and opening new avenues for leveraging quantum-inspired techniques in supply chain management.
This chapter explores the potential of quantum machine learning (QML) to enhance demand forecasting in supply chain management. With the increasing complexity and data volumes in modern supply chains, traditional forecasting methods often fall short. QML leverages the principles of quantum mechanics, such as superposition and entanglement, to process data at unprecedented speeds and complexity. The authors discuss theoretical frameworks, focusing on quantum algorithms like quantum support vector machines and quantum neural networks, which can handle high-dimensional data more efficiently than classical counterparts. The chapter evaluates the feasibility, challenges, and prospects of implementing QML in real-world supply chain scenarios, suggesting that QML could significantly improve forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency, ultimately transforming supply chain management practices.
Quantum computers acting as ML accelerators have attracted considerable interest as a promising avenue for addressing the limitations of classical computing confronted with solving complex, high-dimensional problems and handling large data sets. The most exciting aspect of quantum computing lies in its quantum advantage via techniques such as quantum parallelism, superposition, and entanglement which allows not only for rapid data processing, but also a means to resolve complex optimization problems beyond the capacity of classical algorithms. Nevertheless, the usage of quantum computing in machine learning is still a fledgling domain, with challenges concerning quantum noise, hardware restrictions, and algorithmic development. In particular, this research is concerned with the development of and study on hybrid quantum-classical algorithms that target to improve ML models in terms of computational capabilities by making use of the best of both worlds. To address this, researchers are developing hybrid algorithms that leverage the strengths of quantum computing for specific tasks, like optimization and pattern recognition, while still relying on classical computing for more flexible and larger-scale processing, ultimately achieving more efficient machine learning systems that can handle large datasets and complex problem-solving more effectively. It includes potential hybrid approaches like quantum-enhanced optimization algorithms, quantum neural networks, and quantum support vector machines, and examines how such algorithms can be used for practical ML problems including data classification, regression and clustering. Furthermore, the paper proposes that hybrid quantum algorithms offer several advantages over their classical counterparts, such as faster convergence rates, higher accuracy in high-dimensional spaces, and improved handling of non-linear and complex problem landscapes. Key advancements in the area of data processing speed and efficiency in problem-solving with and without quantum in the machine learning workflow are also highlighted in the research through comparative analysis and simulation studies. Lastly, the paper concludes by outlining the obstacles yet to be surmounted and the opportunities that lie ahead for hybrid quantum-classical algorithms, such as further improvement of quantum hardware and error mitigation methods, as well as the design of new algorithmic paradigms that seamlessly integrates the classical and quantum computing spaces.
Background: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have significantly transformed predictive analytics across domains such as healthcare, finance, and environmental sciences. However, traditional ML models face limitations when dealing with large-scale, high-dimensional datasets, particularly due to computational inefficiencies and the "curse of dimensionality." Quantum computing offers promising solutions by leveraging superposition and entanglement to perform complex computations at exponential speeds. Objective: This study aims to explore how quantum computing can enhance AI and ML models, particularly in the domain of predictive analytics. It proposes a comprehensive Quantum-AI framework that integrates quantum technologies into existing predictive systems to overcome the challenges posed by classical approaches. Methods: The study employed hybrid quantum-classical models using frameworks like Qiskit, TensorFlow Quantum, and Pennylane. Datasets were sourced from real-world applications in finance, healthcare, and climate science. Experiments were designed to compare classical and quantum- enhanced models on metrics such as accuracy, scalability, and computational time. Specific algorithms used include Quantum Support Vector Machines (QSVM) and Quantum Neural Networks (QNN). Result: The proposed quantum-enhanced models showed significant improvements: • Accuracy increased from 85% (classical) to 92% (quantum) in finance-related predictions. • Diagnostic models in healthcare achieved a 94% accuracy rate and reduced training time by 50%. • Climate modeling tasks achieved 90% improved accuracy and 20% faster simulation times. The results validate the effectiveness of quantum models in processing large, complex datasets more efficiently. Conclusion: Quantum-enhanced AI presents a transformative approach to predictive analytics by addressing the core limitations of classical ML systems. This study demonstrates the practical feasibility and industrial relevance of integrating quantum computing into AI workflows. It opens avenues for further research in developing scalable, domain-specific quantum algorithms and hybrid AI models for real-world applications.
The integration of neuro-inspired algorithms and quantum computing in machine learning presents a promising frontier for addressing complex computational challenges in modern AI. Neuro-inspired algorithms, such as artificial neural networks (ANNs), deep learning (DL), and spiking neural networks (SNNs), have demonstrated impressive performance in various domains, including image recognition, natural language processing, and autonomous systems. This research explores the synergy between neuro-inspired algorithms and quantum computing, focusing on how quantum-enhanced machine learning models can accelerate training and inference processes in neuro-inspired systems. Quantum neural networks (QNNs) leverage quantum principles, such as superposition and entanglement, to represent and manipulate data in ways that classical systems cannot. By combining quantum computing's parallelism with the flexibility and learning capability of neuro-inspired algorithms, the proposed hybrid models can provide exponential speedups in tasks involving large-scale data processing and optimization. To evaluate the performance of these hybrid models, experiments were conducted using a quantum-enhanced deep learning model applied to image classification and a neuro-inspired algorithm augmented by quantum optimization techniques for optimization tasks. The quantum-enhanced deep learning model achieved a 45% reduction in training time compared to classical deep learning models while maintaining similar accuracy levels. These findings highlight the significant potential of combining quantum computing with neuro-inspired algorithms, opening new avenues for faster, more efficient machine learning models capable of solving previously unsolvable problems. The synergy between these two domains could lead to breakthroughs in areas like artificial general intelligence (AGI), drug discovery, and autonomous systems, where large-scale optimization and pattern recognition are critical.