Drones

While the unmanned aerial vehicle ( UAV ) can be dated back to the 1700s , the first modern drone didn ’ t come into play until 1935 as part of the Royal Air Force ’ s training for pilots . Fast forward to today , drone usage in logistics has rapidly increased particularly in the healthcare industry following the outbreak of COVID-19 .

AI

While artificial intelligence ( AI ) is another technology that can be seen in many crude forms throughout multiple centuries , the first working AI programs were written for chess games in 1951 . When it comes to supply chains , AI can be used to further warehouse efficiencies , enhance safety , reduce operations costs , and improve on-time delivery .

Robots

The first robot to enter the supply chain , came from the manufacturing industry . George Devol patented the first robot in 1954 . Since then , robotics have advanced significantly , today , one of the most common robots being used in supply chains are Automated Guided Vehicles ( AGV ) in the warehouse .

14 February 2022