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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 (October 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

It seems that Mr. Johnson is on a quest to “remake the retail world” as he takes his new company public. The company in question is Enjoy, and it runs mobile retail stores for its partners. Tesco to roll out fully electric fleet by 2028 after partnering with EO. Stop & Shop kicks off Express delivery.

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How Cold Chain Logistic Providers Build Trust with Traceability

Logistics Viewpoints

billion in 2020, the cold chain market is expected to reach more than $628 billion in 2028, nearly tripling its growth in less than ten years, according to a market analysis report by Grand View Research. Because of this, retailers are under pressure to deliver faster and for less. Valued at nearly $210.49

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This Week in Logistics News (September 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

Speaking of the holidays, retailers are beginning to prep for the busy season. With this contract in effect through 2028, you can continue to count on our longshore workers and terminal operators to keep cargo moving through the nation’s busiest port,” Seroka said.

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In Logistics, the Last Few Feet are as Important as the Last Mile

Enterra Insights

For retailers, efficiency in the last mile translates into both savings and a more pleasurable transaction for the consumer.”[1] UPS analysts observe, “Most retailers get it, but they struggle to get it right. In order to succeed, retailers will have to orchestrate their logistics matrix strategically.”

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5 Ways to Cope with Changing Logistics Demand in 2024

Locus Robotics

The technology consulting firm predicts that by 2028, machine users will have rendered 20% of human-readable digital storefronts obsolete. Machine Customers to Automate Purchases Machine customers are programs equipped with AI that buy or sell products.

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-Up

Supply Chain Matters

The move will reportedly increase existing hourly wage rates 25 percent by 2028. Hyundai Motor America announced this week that the automaker will raise certain U.S. production worker hourly wages starting in January 2024. The hikes are specifically aimed for production workers at the automaker’s U.S.