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Supply Chain Crystal Ball Gazing: Let’s Look Ahead to 2028

Logistics Bureau

So I’ve decided to indulge my craving by daring to speculate about what the supply chain of 2028 might look like. The world may not quite be ready for the latter, but a lot can change physically, economically, scientifically, and politically between now and 2028. It’s Mostly About Automation. Robots Run the Warehouse.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 25 – 31)

Logistics Viewpoints

These scrubbers (there’s one in each store) are equipped with inventory intelligence towers that take more than 20 million photos of everything on the shelves every day. By 2028, annual U.S. infrastructure and war efforts Amazon is looking to reduce issues with deliveries that are grouped together. billion parcels last year, 1.1

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6 Manufacturing Trends You Need to Know

Arena Solutions

The global cobot market size is estimated to be worth $866 million in 2022 and is forecasted to a readjusted size of $1682 million by 2028. Manufacturers are leveraging big data to provide them with a comprehensive picture of their business thanks to the ability to acquire information from an ever-increasing variety of sources.

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2020 Challenges and Solutions for HVAC Distributors

EazyStock

The HVAC industry is already highly competitive and is predicted to grow 13% through 2028. With an ever-expanding market and continuous industry updates, HVAC distributors already have a lot to keep track of without trying to manually keep track of their inventory. Inventory Challenges for HVAC Industry. Seasonality.

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This Week In Supply Chain Management Tech- June 14 2022

Supply Chain Matters

Supply chain planning technology provider ToolsGroup announced the acquisition of Onera , a provider of real-time inventory availability and fulfillment software solutions catering to retail industry needs. Reportedly, ToolsGroup will add Onera ’s inventory availability and fulfillment technology to its retail planning suite.

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10 Trends in Supply Chain Management & Logistics for 2022

Unleashed

Equipment that we’ve seen increasingly automated includes: Automated storage & retrieval : Robotic order picking systems and other storage or retrieval technology lets robots find, pick and move inventory around large warehouses – at a much faster rate than humans can and with less risk to safety. billion by 2028.

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Alternative Protein: A Food Manufacturers Guide [+ Case Study]

Unleashed

Insect protein Insects are a highly nutritious, dense source of protein. But attitudes are shifting – evidence of insects’ nutritional value, alongside the efficiency and sustainability of farming them, is contributing to their rise in popularity as a food source. billion by 2028, as more consumers turn to vegetarian and vegan diets.