Why do we need SEQUENCE when there is autoincrement?

Question

MySQL

MariaDB 10.3 beta introduced SEQUENCE support. The question is why are they needed and where are they useful when there is an autoincrement?
Can you give an example of a real case?

Answer 1

https://falseisnotnull.wordpress.com/2013/06/23/ma...

Answer 2

1) to comply with SQL standards
2) for bulk insert.
3) for work in storage rooms.