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Spotlight
Logistics
Automation
Why Indian logistics companies advancements collectively enhance
need automation efficiency and cost-effectiveness,
Shiprocket's Goel suggests that AI, driving significant improvements in
machine learning, and robotics can the logistics chain."
make India's logistics more efficient
and cost-effective. These technologies So, what are the top benefits of using
can optimise routes and automate automation in logistics?
warehouse tasks for faster deliveries 1. Increased efficiency:
and lower costs. Automation significantly speeds
Explaining the impact of automation up logistics processes. Automated
technologies Goel said, "For example, systems can handle tasks such
AI can analyse traffic patterns and road as sorting, picking, packing, and
conditions to find the most efficient shipping much faster than human
delivery routes, reducing delivery workers. This acceleration leads to
times and fuel costs. Machine learning quicker turnaround times and higher
algorithms can forecast product productivity levels, allowing businesses
demand, helping logistics companies to meet customer demands effectively.
optimise inventory levels and prevent 2. Improved accuracy:
stock outs. In warehouse automation, AI, machine learning, Human errors in logistics can lead
robotics streamlines operations and and robotics can make to costly mistakes, such as incorrect
minimises manual errors, increasing India's logistics more shipments or inventory discrepancies.
accuracy and speed." efficient and cost- In contrast, automated systems
Agreeing with Goel's point, effective. perform tasks with high precision and
Zaiba Sarang, Co-founder of consistency. This reduces the risk of
iThink Logistics, said, "Robotics in Saahil Goel errors and ensures that goods are
warehouses speed up sorting, picking, Shiprocket accurately tracked and delivered.
and packing processes, reducing 3. Cost reduction:
human error and labour costs. These One of the most compelling benefits of
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