The Future of Supply Chain Automation

In today’s world, where artificial intelligence and robotics have taken over the world and are ever growing, the supply chain is no exception and is affected by the storm. Companies today are using automation techniques to optimise their processes to offer efficient customer service at a relatively lower cost of operation. Inventory management is an essential part of the supply chain management process and for many industrial organisations and e-retailers it has been the game changer. Inventory management is relatively simple and cost effective if it is accommodated with artificial intelligence and robots.

Automation software enables you to efficiently and precisely organise warehouse pallets. Goods having a short shelf life are prioritised and dispatched as soon as the order is placed. This lowers product waste, saves money, and assists you in maintaining a balance between supply and demand. For example, if you know that a product's sales are dropping, you can quickly halt manufacturing and preserve the investment.

Drone-based Logistics:

Traditional modes of transport need a larger crew and more money. Furthermore, there are a variety of other issues that impede the transportation of goods, such as unanticipated delays and improper packaging. Using drones will allow you to transport items more quickly and with higher efficiency and precision. Furthermore, drones can help you deliver packages to remote locations that would otherwise be impossible to reach using traditional transportation methods. 

Smart wearables enabled operations:

Smart glasses and watches, for example, are technologically advanced wearables that may help you expedite labor-intensive processes like stocking, sorting, and sending items at the correct moment. A person using smart glasses will receive correct information immediately in his range of view to assist him in properly sorting the things. These devices are intended to show information such as the kind and number of items required, as well as read barcodes to guarantee high accuracy when placing the product in the basket for delivery.

Use of robotics in logistics operations

The employment of robots within warehouses has been in use for many years. However, the integration of robots outside of the warehouse into shipping, receiving, and other logistics applications has greatly improved in recent years. Truck monitoring and reporting are now performed by robots in transit. Some larger corporations use a fleet of robots to deliver goods locally in a timely manner. Sensors have been installed beside these technologically advanced robots to improve their capabilities in simplifying the logistical procedure. These robots are particularly built to handle large items and shipments effectively and without causing damage to the products.

Automation has become the new infrastructural norm to survive the global competitiveness level, from scheduling operations to monitoring inventory records and order fulfilment. AWL India, a major technology-based logistics company, is a global leader in smart warehousing, efficient delivery, real-time tracking, demand forecasting, and other inventory-related services.