Supply Chain Digital Magazine July 2024 | Page 40

DRONES AND AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
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DRONES AND AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

TOP COMPANIES : AMAZON , WALMART , DHL , BOSCH , UBER FREIGHT
addition to revolutionising last-mile delivery by reducing delivery times and costs , drones and autonomous vehicles ( AVs ) serve various purposes in warehouse management and inventory counting . These technologies have a high impact on logistics and delivery as a result of their unprecedented efficiency , speed and flexibility in the movement of goods . The Institute for Supply Management highlights how AVs – including self-driving cars and delivery robots – can navigate roads autonomously , reducing the need for human drivers and achieving cost savings as a result . The institute adds that , as these technologies continue to evolve , organisations can expect a transformative impact on the speed , efficiency and convenience of last-mile logistics .
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