Distribution & Logistics companies may be eligible for R&D tax credits for performing qualified research activities. For example, the following activities may be eligible for R&D tax credits:
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Developing new and/or improved real-time tracking software(s) for tracking the locations of logistic units and engineering control panels
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Developing new and/or improved software system(s) for recognizing and translating import and export documentations
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Developing new and/or improved software system(s) for multi-location inventory storage tracking
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Developing management software for in-house tracking, ordering and supply chain for third-party commercial licensing and/or external communication
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Developing new and/or improved conveyors, material handlers, or packaging systems
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Developing and/or integrating collaborative automation robotic(s) and embedded software to to enhance efficiency and processing yield
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Developing new and/or improved turnkey manufacturing protocols pursuant to client specific design requirements and engineering
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Designing new and/or improved logistical processes to enhance production output, reduce waste (e.g. packaging material evaluation), and improve transport consistency
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Designing new and/or improved motion control solutions and assembly services
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Designing new and/or improved Computer-Aided-Design (CAD), Computer-Aided-Modeling (CAM) or Computer-Numerical-Control (CNC) machining technical solutions for system processing or product development
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Integrating new and/or improved machinery, equipment, robotics, or software systems to enhance performance
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Testing new and/or improved experimentation prototype products or processes (robotics, logistical software integrations, etc.)