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Drones and the link between supply chain managment

Nov 28, 2020
Drones and the link between supply chain managment

Drone technology is currently being used worldwide but with specifications on it. The supply chain industry since covid is currently dependent on it. History says that the drones have originated in Austria. Indian government has yet to announce the usage of drones for supply chain.

Drones can be used in the distribution center in warehouse. It plays an important role in automotive industry. Here in this industry where time is considered very precious, these drones are sent and time is very well saved. It also saves the day when it can do emergency supplier rotations of deliveries which are usually done by helicopters.

Last mile delivery to customers is the most important for every company and for supply chain management. So drones have every way to provide an efficient and effectively of supplying around and ultimately reduces cost around.

Drones offer an affordable and flexible solutions for every industry. Along with drones the specific are needed to help the supply chain manager.

AI and machine learning is very important to learn about the supplies that customers care about and it also helps in efficiency through which drones travel.

For more efficient supply chain, the company must have the software for drone developed in the same way and popularized in the same way as laptops and smart phones.


Nowadays, drones are equipped with technology and can scan any barcode (linear, QR, Matrix, etc.) and instantly feed this data to the warehouse management system. Drones can deliver some clear benefits: increased tracking accuracy and efficiency as well as enhanced resource and workforce utilization and safety.

There are advantages which can be used efficiently. It can reach remote areas which are difficult to access around. You never need to change shifts around as it is available 24/7. It also emits less carbon dioxide and protects the environment.


Hopefully the laws are amended over the countries, to help facilitate and provide jobs around the country.