Reinforce Supply Chain Resilience with 10 Game-Changing Logistics Technologies
SCB Economic Intelligence Center has forecast that the revenue for Thailand’s logistics service providers will grow at 3.4%YOY with a value of 900 billion baht (approx. 27 billion USD) in 2025, with Green Logistics and Logistics Technology (LogTech) that emphasizes efficient management gaining even more prominence.
One of the key factors that will help logistics operators accelerate their global competitiveness is the use of new technologies and digital tools which will become their strategic advantage. Below are some of the game-changing technologies that will transform the logistics industry.
1. Drones will transform last-mile delivery by reducing delivery times and transportation costs while managing warehouse inventory accurately and reducing personnel risks from physical exertion.
2. Robotics & Automation will enhance warehouse efficiency with automated storage systems and driverless forklifts. As a result, labor costs will be lowered and accuracy will be improved. Robotic Process Automation also helps automate repetitive tasks, so employees can focus on higher-value work.
3. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help reduce tasks in many dimensions, such as analyzing data to predict demand and optimize delivery routes, answering customer queries via chatbots, predicting when equipment maintenance is needed to reduce machine downtime, etc.
4. Blockchain enhances security of data transaction and creates transparency, accelerates customs processes and payments, and reduces paperwork and facilitates international shipping.
5. Autonomous Vehicles reduce human error and can operate around the clock, hence providing higher safety and reducing environmental impact through route selection that will use the least fuel/energy.
6. Internet of Things can provide real-time information about the supply chain, promote connectivity between different machines, thus enabling companies to respond faster to changes and improve efficiency of the overall supply chain.
7. Green Logistics leverage eco-friendly approaches to reduce carbon, such as electric vehicles, sustainable packaging, and renewable energy, to achieve carbon neutrality.
8. Big Data & Analytics provide information that helps operators make more informed decisions, improve warehouse design, manage inventory, detect irregularities, as well as manage risks and respond appropriately to market demand.
9. Cloud Computing is a solution that reduces IT infrastructure costs with a pay-as-you-go SaaS model. It also facilitates collaboration within the supply chain.
10. Elastic Logistics focuses on improving logistics processes to accommodate market demands, so the scale of operations can be optimized as needed, and resources can be allocated efficiently.
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