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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

The company has grown, with revenue this year expected to rise to $109 million from $15 million in 2018, according to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Tesco to roll out fully electric fleet by 2028 after partnering with EO. That is a lot of money for personalized delivery. Stop & Shop kicks off Express delivery.

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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. Compared to on-premises systems, cloud services are more secure and don’t need as many updates. Moving to the Cloud helps manufacturers meet many mandatory data compliance requirements.

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

Enterra Insights

The study also found that clearing security accounted for 12% of total delivery time, while riding the freight elevator and looking for tenants’ locations accounted for 61% of overall time.” Secure delivery INSIDE your home or locker is the next frontier.”[4] ”[2]. The Last City Mile. Footnotes. [1] 4] Chris H.

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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. Reportedly, the EV van producer is now allowed to secure parcel van supply deals to other interested parcel delivery fleet operators. Hyundai Motor America announced this week that the automaker will raise certain U.S.

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Why Energy Supply Chains are Transitioning to Renewables

Requis

Managing energy security risk. But there is a more specific term for resiliency when applied to the energy sector—energy security—and it’s something that most developed countries have been pursuing since the 1970s. Meanwhile, the cost of oil and gas extraction has increased tremendously since energy security became a priority.