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The Role of UAV Automation in Inbound Logistics and Warehousing

In: The Palgrave Handbook of Supply Chain and Disruptive Technologies

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  • Cisem Lafci

    (Yaşar University)

  • Yalcin Berberoglu

    (Yaşar University)

  • Yasanur Kayikci

    (Sheffield Hallam University
    University of Sussex Business School)

Abstract

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are powered pilotless aerial vehicles that may be operated remotely or autonomously and employ aerodynamic forces to create vehicle lift. With the help of technological advances and growing industry and research awareness, the use and integration of UAVs have grown in popularity in a variety of supply chain processes in terms of their affordability, ease of use, and control. Because these technologies automate operations such as inventory tracking, stock counting, and data collecting, they may be utilized in warehouse and inventory management to increase operational efficiency and remove human participation and mistakes. In addition, these technologies can lower human error rates, increase inventory accuracy, save costs, and time, and improve operational effectiveness. The main aim of this book chapter is to provide a complete assessment and discussion of why businesses should incorporate UAVs into their warehouse management. As a result, the purpose, advantages, contribution, and best practices of UAVs in warehouse operations were explored and recommendations were outlined for future applications.

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  • Cisem Lafci & Yalcin Berberoglu & Yasanur Kayikci, 2025. "The Role of UAV Automation in Inbound Logistics and Warehousing," Springer Books, in: Nachiappan Subramanian & Yasanur Kayikci & Atanu Chaudhuri & Michael Bourlakis (ed.), The Palgrave Handbook of Supply Chain and Disruptive Technologies, chapter 0, pages 603-623, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-031-90210-9_24
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-90210-9_24
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