Supply Chain Digital, UK: Cognizant’s UK Head of Retail, Consumer Goods and Travel & Hospitality Consulting Says an Enabling Policy Framework is Necessary for the Drone Market to Develop

“Drones have the potential to revolutionize supply chain and logistics,” writes Trish Young. “It is expected that drones will speed up and reduce costs associated with traditional supply chains, deliver an additional source of data gathering, and provide added convenience because they are not restricted to postcodes.” Excerpts:

“From a technology perspective, the capabilities of drones are improving day by day ― advancements in autonomous piloting, ‘sense and aware’ technologies and increased battery life mean that delivery drones are now very much a potential market for the future.

A lot of preparation is still needed before drone delivery in everyday supply chains becomes feasible. Before drones can be commercialized, we will need concrete legislation that outlines parameters of how they can be used. Only once an enabling policy framework is in place can the drone market fully develop.

As drones show promise to be the next disruptive technology within the supply chain, businesses would do well to start investigating strategies now to see if they would fit their business model.

Companies need to start seeking help from experts to understand the technological challenges, practicalities and limitations of using drones as part of their supply chain processes before dismissing altogether or indeed going all in too quickly.”

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