The advanced technology increases the boundaries for customers and changes the way to how you can do business. Today, we all depend on technology and buy anything only by only a few clicks. Many online sites offer fast services, you can collect the package within hours after ordering but it depends where you live. Increasing technology has also helped to improve productivity in the supply system and reduces cost and less chance of errors. This advanced technology over the apparel supply chain has many benefits like shipment tracking, trucking transportation, etc.
Some benefits of technology in apparel and logistic world.
Shipment tracking system: Previously customers booked any product and received the product at any estimated date. But after booking a product, they don’t have any information about product delivery unless they decide to call them. But today due to this technology customers access shipping 24 hours. It not only enhances the experience of the customer but also saves money and time for the company too. Customers can easily manage their shipment by the tracking system.
Improve GPS accuracy: The days are left when you take printed out direction on the paper from a computer before going somewhere. Now almost every person uses a GPS tracking system whether they built it on their mobile phone or vehicles. These technologies increase this year so drastically not only for those who lost their way but also to improve the apparel supply chain. The accuracy of GPS helps to increase satisfied customers and productivity as well.
Autonomous trucks and drones: We all know that we can easily track the live location of embarking and Uber cars easily. Not only a car but today a truck and drone is not so far. Many online sites announced that they deliver their product from a drone and it is possible due to these advanced technologies only. It enhances the delivery time means a customer can get delivery of their package so quickly without making any mistake.
Social media: Who does not check their social media account every day? Social media improves the apparel supply chain and logistics industry as well. This platform is an easier and efficient way for companies to communicate and connect with a customer. You can share important news about the company, any information through this platform. Many people agree that they get the best customer services with the help of a social media platform because the company updates its customers.