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How IoT Improves Consumer Packaged Goods Value Chain

Savi

Many companies are already leveraging the power of the Internet of Things (IoT) to turn orders around in a day, deliver customized orders and replenish stocks in short order. Driver Shortages: It is estimated that by 2026, the industry will be short 175,000 drivers.

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The Future Is Now for Logistics

Material Handling & Logistics

If things don't change, and we continue up this progression, by 2026, we will be at 170,000 drivers short. Since then ATA revised its estimates, projecting the driver shortage will rise to 63,000 by the end of this year. "If If we get there, not only is our industry in a world of hurt, our economy is in a world of hurt," Costello says.