The Future of Supply Chain Automation

The ever-growing and ever-changing supply chain is witnessing a phenomenal transformation with the penetration of artificial intelligence and robotics technologies. Companies are leveraging the power of automation to streamline their operations in order to deliver efficient customer service at a reduced cost.

For many manufacturing companies and e-retailers, inventory management is a critical process in managing the supply chain. Thanks to artificial intelligence and robotics, the process of inventory management is now an easy and cost-effective process.

Automation software allows you to arrange the warehouse pallets with complete efficiency and accuracy. The goods with limited shelf life are placed at the front to be shipped immediately when the order is placed. This reduces the wastage of the products, saves money, and also helps you maintain a balance between supply and demand. For example, if you know that the sales of a product is declining then you can immediately stop the production and save the investment.

Drone-based logistics:

Transporting goods in traditional ways needs more workforce and money. Further, there are various other issues that hinder the transportation of goods like unwanted delays and improper packaging. Incorporating drones will help you deliver goods at a faster rate with greater efficiency and accuracy. In addition, drones can help you deliver packages even to remote locations that seem impossible through traditional transport methods. 

Smart wearables enabled operations:

Technologically advanced wearables like smart glasses and watches are important tools that can help you streamline labor-intensive tasks like stocking, sorting and shipping goods at the right time. A person wearing smart glasses will have accurate information right in his field of vision to help him sort the goods efficiently. These devices are designed to display information like the type and quantity of products needed and read barcodes to ensure high accuracy while placing the product in the cart for shipping.

Use of robotics in logistics operations

The use of robotics inside the warehouse has been in practice for many years. But, the implementation of robots outside the warehouse into shipping, receiving and other logistics applications has drastically improved over the last couple of years. In-transit monitoring and reporting of trucks have been handled by robots now. Some larger companies are using a fleet of robots to deliver goods locally with quick turnaround time. Sensors have been deployed along with these technologically advanced robots to further enhance their capabilities in easing the logistics process. These robots are specifically designed to efficiently handle bulk materials and shipments without damaging the products.

From scheduling operations, managing inventory records, and order fulfillment, automation has become the new infrastructure norm to survive the global competition level. AWL
India, a leading tech-based logistics provider is a global expert in offering smart warehousing, efficient deliveries, real-time tracking, demand forecasting and other inventory related services.