Alexandra CainJun 2, 2026 – 5.00amPicture a number, then put 44 other digits after it. It’s an almost unimaginable figure. So vast are its operations, this is how many potential paths Rio Tinto’s ore products can take from its mine sites to its customers.While Rio’s existing supply chain systems were doing a fine job supporting these movements, it was time for some updated tech. The miner’s new Future Scheduling Platform has won the Productivity and efficiency category of the 2026 Financial Review AI Awards.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles