recent trends in materials management

RECENT TRENDS IN MATERIALS

MANAGEMENT

Presented By Aditya Kurundkar

PGDM- Operations (2015-17)Roll No 061

Modern Trends in Materials Management

Disruptive Technology Innovations in Warehouses and

Distribution Centers Supply Chain Integration Age of Information &

Communications Technology

Seven Technology Trends Shaping The Future Of Material Management

1. Big Data & Analytics

Data

Capture

Consolidate

Analyse

Display


2. Internet of Things (IoT)

Sensors and data-communication technology built into physical objects that enable them to be tracked, coordinated, or controlled across a data network or via the Internet.

Machine to Machine Communication & Co-ordination

Conveyors, robots, ASRS, AGV’s, Forklifts, Battery Charging Station, Pick Carts, Dock Equipment, Voice Picking System

Lighting, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Cold Storage


3. Mobile Technology Use of Tablets, Smartphones and

other digitally wearable devices 1/3rd of all tablets sold to

businesses Convenient for forklift operators to

access information, work orders Access to wealth of data Available Stock, Performance

Reports Smart Glasses- Hands Free

Mobility


4. Tech-Savvy Workforce

Text based information delivery

Graphical Displays Social sharing of

Information Gamification- Primary

Mechanism for transforming business operations


5. Advanced Robotics Employees become more

productive Speed Accuracy Automation


6. Autonomous Vehicles Driverless Vs. Autonomous Cars AGV (Automatic Guide Vehicles) Human Intervention USA- AGV Sales is less than 1%

of forklift sales Commercialization by 2020 Semi Automatic Forklifts


7. New Energy Resources

Reduce Warehouse Energy Costs

Smart Lighting Solutions ASRS System Lead Acid Batteries used for

Power Forklifts Hydrogen Fuel Cells* Lithium-ion Batteries*

* Latest Innovation

Source : http://www.supplychainquarterly.com/topics/Strategy/20141230-seven-technology-trends-shaping-the-future-of-material-handling/

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