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IKEA - Revolutionizing Warehouse Inventory with Drones

In recent years, drones have become increasingly popular in various industries, including retail and logistics. One company that has embraced this technology is IKEA, the Swedish furniture giant. In 2016, IKEA began using drones to conduct stock inventory in their warehouses. This innovative approach has allowed IKEA to streamline their inventory management process and improve efficiency. Traditional inventory management can be a tedious and time-consuming process. It involves manually counting and tracking items in a warehouse, which can take hours or even days to complete. This process is not only labour-intensive, but also prone to errors, which can result in inaccurate inventory counts and misplaced items. Additionally, traditional inventory management can be dangerous for workers who have to climb ladders or reach high shelves to count items. To solve these problems, IKEA turned to drones. The company began using drones equipped with cameras and sensors to fly over their warehouse