Drones are no longer experimental – they are becoming a practical tool in supply chains and vital in the defense sector. In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson explains how manufacturers can leverage advancements in drone technology and drone manufacturing to respond more quickly and effectively to customer needs. From improving responsiveness to enabling hyperscale manufacturing capabilities, drones are opening new possibilities across the supply chain and requiring manufacturers to think differently to keep up with demand.
Autonomous drones with artificial intelligence are changing the playing field. AeroVironment is a battle tested incumbent drone manufacturer. They have quadrupled their production of drones in the last few years while increasing 10x to 30x for their key systems. AeroVironment is moving towards a scaled, distributed U.S. production footprint to support the increasing needs. In addition, they are focusing on vertical integration and next generation systems. Andovil is a software driven drone manufacturer. They are a new entrant into the game and planning to scale rapidly with their new Ohio facility scaling from 800,000 square feet to 5M over the next few years. They are focused on producing high-volume, low-cost drones with a hyperscale manufacturing model. Scalable modular production is gaining momentum.
Watch now and ask where emerging technologies like drones could enhance your supply chain performance. Connect with LMA Consulting Group to explore how technology can strengthen your responsiveness and customer service.
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