Automatism
Automation is the process of using data-driven software to increase a machine's operational effectiveness in order to produce a maximum amount of output with the highest level of accuracy.
In the logistics sector, automation has made significant advancements in areas like product labeling, warehouse sorting, and delivery times.
In the future, the logistics industry is expected to be led more likely by the logistics transport companies that use automation first.
However, automation also has a negative side. Many individuals are losing their employment as automation becomes more and more popular among logistics service providers due to its increased production and improved accuracy. A social imbalance in society might come from this.
UAVs
Drones are already a common sight in the modern logistics sector. For the logistics sector, drones have a wide range of prospective uses, including warehousing and customer delivery.
Drone delivery services may be able to transport goods quickly in urban, suburban, and rural locations. Additionally, this will aid in lowering traffic, which will ultimately lower the number of accidents. Additionally, it is thought that reduced traffic will help to reduce air pollution to some extent.
Startups and large logistics organizations are both keen to use drones as the newest technology.
Robotics
Robots are created to carry out duties akin to those performed by people, unlike Automated devices. It mimics some human movements and activities and has a human-like appearance. Due to this, the possibilities for use in the logistics sector are unlimited.
It has become unavoidable for the logistics service provider to boost the efficiency and speed of all e-commerce activities as a result of the industry's explosive growth. Robotics would be the ideal choice to take the lead in this, by far.
Additionally, robots have enhanced output by 25–30% and cut the company's entire production cost by 20%.
Augmented Reality (AR)
There are significant capabilities augmented reality has, that can improve efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness of the logistics business. By optimizing the operations such as picking, packing, and loading. It will increase the efficiency of the business without changing its structure of business by reducing expenses and increasing income.
Many logistics businesses are adopting augmented reality (AR) to be part of this Global Transformation.
Internet of Things
The internet of things (IoT) is a technology that enables physical objects to connect to systems and devices that can access the internet so that data can be transferred over a network without the need for human intervention. For all parties linked to the supply network, IoT gathers more precise data and employs more thorough intelligence.
By 2021, there will be more than 50 billion linked objects, up from the present 5 billion, according to a report by Cisco.
Benefits of Blockchain
Being a Decentralize technology, blockchain offers many benefits in the logistics industry if we implement it correctly. By using blockchain technology, we can get benefits such as detecting fraud, preventing thefts, improving payments and pricing processes, monitoring real-time freight capacity, maintaining a history of high-value assets, and better transparency and auditing cost.
Autonomous Vehicles
A decade ago, the idea of autonomous or self-driving cars seemed unthinkable. But as of right now, that is a fact! The rates of accidents are anticipated to decrease as a result of the efficient and timely delivery of shipments by autonomous or self-driving vehicles.
Increased GPS Precision
We no longer need to carry around a handwritten address to get anywhere; those days are long gone. The logistics sector has undergone a transformation thanks to GPS technology. Now that we have GPS technology, we can travel farther and faster to any location.
Without a question, GPS accuracy has significantly increased over the previous few years.
The logistics service provider can use GPS to locate the precise delivery or pickup location and can also receive directions using real-time traffic information and other tools. This will make it easier for the logistics service provider to deliver better, faster service without any interruption or damage.
Conclusion
We're expected to see big improvements and supply chain optimization as these eight technologies continue to play a part in the global logistics sector, from manufacturing to warehousing to delivery.
Although we are unsure of how these new technologies will affect society as a whole, we are confident that the logistics transport companies who adopt these new technologies first will reap the greatest rewards.
Aakanksha Gupta
(Senior Content Specialist)
Aakanksha Gupta is a senior content specialist at Warehouzez. She is a passionate and eclectic content writer with proficiency in mobilising thoughts into words. Apart from being a digital native, she is a language enthusiast with a knack for visual storytelling and technical writing. As a writer, she is an easy-going and detail-oriented person who can convey your brand message with efficiency. She firmly believes that words are the best and highest form of self-expression.
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