CelcomDigi and DHL Supply Chain Malaysia (DHL) have officially launched Malaysia’s first 5G-powered AI autonomous inventory management system. According to DHL, the 5G-enabled solution provides greater efficiencies, time savings and reduced electricity consumption for its inventory management.
DHL had previously conducted a proof of concept (POC) for the 5G-enabled AI autonomous warehouse solution and they have finally implemented it commercially at DHL’s Integrated Logistics Centre in Shah Alam. DHL has plans to expand the solution to other facilities in the country.
Using a combination of drones equipped with high-resolution cameras and robots, DHL is able to carry out daily inventory management with automated stock-taking solutions and computer vision technologies independently, and without human errors. It added that it has helped them achieve up to 20 times efficiency and up to 100% precision and accuracy.
The lights-out warehouse solution also allowed DHL to enhance space utilisation and reduce daily electricity consumption. Since the stocktaking is now handled autonomously, it can also help reduce accidents and mitigate risks at the warehouse.
In terms of connectivity, the autonomous warehouse solution taps on CelcomDigi’s 4G LTE and 5G connectivity using the 3.5GHz band on 5G NSA. The high-speed and low-latency connectivity is provided by an indoor 5G and 4G site deployed inside the warehouse as shown below.
During the launch, CelcomDigi CEO Datuk Idham Nawawi said, “The collaboration between our Innovation Centre and DHL demonstrates the real value and benefits of 5G technology, robotics, and AI as part of our continuous effort to drive 5G adoption and enablement effectively with Malaysia’s enterprises and digital ecosystem at large.
Datuk Idham added, “As two different industries embrace innovation and digital transformation through productivity and cutting-edge digital solutions, we are reimagining warehouse logistics with an improved efficiency of daily operations. We are committed to build the nation’s most innovative digital ecosystem by co-creating new synergies between different industries, implementing more innovative solutions that will fuel their efficiency and growth, enabling Malaysian businesses to play a leading part in the global digital revolution and digital economy.”
DHL Supply Chain Malaysia, Country Managing Director, Mario Lorenz said, “This collaboration marks the dawn of a new era in the world of logistics and telecommunications. Our 5G-powered AI Autonomous Inventory System is not just an achievement but a testament to what is possible when industry leaders join forces to push the boundaries of innovation.”
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