The document discusses the impact of emerging technologies like IoT, AI, automation, and blockchain on supply chains, emphasizing their benefits such as improved efficiency, cost reduction, and better operational decision-making. It highlights how these technologies can automate processes like inventory management using drone operations, providing insights through advanced data integration and analytics. Additionally, it outlines technology adoption strategies to achieve operational improvements and return on investment in warehouses and distribution centers.

1. Emerging Technologies
in Supply Chain
27 January 2021
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Webinar

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Welcome!
Will Stavanja
Director of Customer Success
Meet Shah
Business Development, FlytWare

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Automate & Scale
Drone Operations
Drone agnostic software solutions to deploy
fully automated & cloud connected
commercial drones at scale.

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Outline
● Emerging Technologies
○ Internet of Things (IoT)
○ Artificial Intelligence
○ Automation
○ Blockchain
● Technology Adoption
● Q&A
● Participant Poll

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Emerging Technologies in Supply Chain
Why?
● Rapid fact-based analytical decisions
● Predict and prevent operational bottlenecks
● Cut cost and automate operations

6. Internet of Things (IoT)
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● Sensor Based Data
● Linked Communications
● Synchronization of Sensors
SCM Benefits – Improved Forecasting & Planning

7. Internet of Things (IoT)
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Monitoring:
● Temperature
● Location
● Power
No more bad
apples! Source: https://internetofbusiness.com/maersk-ericsson-iot-success/

8. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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● Computer Based Intelligence
● Environment Dependent
● Constantly Learning
● Always Solving Errors
SCM Benefits - 45% improvement in operational efficiency

9. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Purchase Orders:
● Empty Bins
● Database Analysis
● Smart Inventory
Source: https://www.houseofbots.com/news-detail/3534-1-5-companies-that-are-using-ai-in-
supply-chain
20% Improvement at Order Prediction

10. Automation
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SPEED SCHEDULE
RELIABILITY
SCM Benefits – Remote Workforce, Safety, & Repeatability

11. Automation
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Source: https://www.approvedforwarders.com/how-companies-are-using-automation-ai-in-supply-
chain/
Mixed Case Picking:
● Truck Loaders
● Automated Picking
Efficient Small Store Distribution

12. Blockchain
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Traceability
Security
Management
SCM Benefits – Decrease Administrative Cost

13. Blockchain
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Source: https://www.lufthansa-industry-solutions.com/de-en/solutions-
products/aviation/generating-more-transparency-in-aviation-with-blockchain-
technology/

14. Technology Adoption
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● Use Agile Project Management
● Measure Results
● Goal Oriented Scope

15. FlytWare
FlytWare combines intelligent software with reliable,
off-the-shelf drone hardware for safe and cost-
effective automation of inventory counts in
warehouses, distribution centers, and even retail
stores such as warehouse clubs.
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16. ● Simple, operator-friendly dashboard.
● Plan/execute/analyze/repeat inventory missions, on-site or remotely.
● Live video feeds, location-wise images, mission archives.
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Scheduled Missions
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Aerial Inventory Scan Workflow
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18. ● Autonomous navigation - no reliance on human pilots.
● Automatic, precise, safe take-off & landing from home location.
● Autonomous charging - resume mission after battery charge.
● Automatic barcode scans, powered by AI/ML.
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Fully Automated
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Extremely safe and stable, off-the-shelf
drones, tested across millions of flight
hours.
On-premise data ensures information
security, with the option to archive on a
private cloud.
Data Security
Enterprise Grade
Reliability

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Seamlessly integrate with existing
WMS/ERP systems for variance analysis.
Centralized control station to manage multiple
drones and missions simultaneously.
Centralized Operations
WMS Integration
Drone Data → Inventory Insights

21. Feasibility
Simple checklist to
help confirm
technical viability of
aerial inventory
scans and estimate
the RoI.
On-site deployment, on
a limited scale, to
showcase autonomous
navigation, automated
inventory scans and
WMS integration.
‘Go Live’ with
automated inventory
scans across all aisles,
scale to multiple
facilities and realize a
return on investment in
less than a year.
Pilot Production
Risk-Managed Drone Adoption
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22. ● Labor, equipment, and time savings
● Improved worker productivity and safety
● Audit-ready data + Visual inventory insights
● Compounding benefits
○ Bulk storage
○ Partial pallet cycle counts
○ Multi-deep storage
Adopt inventory drones & realize RoI within a year!
Business Value for Warehouses & DCs
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24. References
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● Content
○ https://financesonline.com/supply-chain-trends/
○ https://www.afflink.com/blog/emerging-trends-elastic-logistics-and-supply-chain-demand#
○ https://www.cbxsoftware.com/solutions/supply-chain-management-software/