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to meet the need , enhancing Vodafone ’ s ability to respond to market conditions .
Reinhard also repeats the importance of resilience in modern procurement and supply chain operations .
“ We ’ re bringing resilience by creating a central hub that allows us to work in tandem with smaller warehouses ,” he says . This setup will reduce Vodafone ’ s reliance on individual local warehouses , which in the past could lead to stock shortages in certain regions .
Future-proofing with technology & automation The hub is not just about consolidating physical assets , as it also represents a technological leap forward for Vodafone . The new facility will incorporate cuttingedge technologies to streamline operations and improve efficiency .
One key idea is the use of a mobile private network to enable connectivity inside and outside the warehouse . Sensors will track inventory in real time , eliminating the need for manual scanning and providing up-to-date information about stock levels .
It will also feature automated guided vehicles ( AGVs ) for handling standardised equipment , which reduces the need for human labour in certain tasks . “ We ’ re also looking into implementing AGVs for a certain part of our equipment , which again removes the human labour from the type of activity but allows us to reinvest capacity more in the controlling and the exterior of the warehouse ,” Reinhard explains .
Other advanced technologies , such as AI-driven surveillance systems , will improve security by monitoring the movement of trucks and personnel entering and leaving the site . mobile-magazine . com 31