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Top 10 Logistics Trends That Could Impact Supply Chains in 2022

Locus

Demand for last-mile delivery is soaring and is expected to grow by 78% globally by 2030.- Technavio, Last Mile Delivery Market in North America by Service and Geography – Forecast and Analysis 2021-2025, Jan 2021. The driver shortage in the US could surpass 160,000 in 2030 and it was estimated to be around 80,000 this 2021.

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Bringing Order to Chaos: Last-Mile Delivery Costs and How to Reduce Them

Locus

Labor costs : The logistics industry is currently facing a significant shortage of qualified drivers in the US, causing a surge in truck driver wages, which constitute 33% of a delivery truck’s operational costs. Emissions from urban last-mile deliveries are predicted to increase by 30% in 100 cities globally by 2030.

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50 expert tips on logistics planning and strategy

6 River Systems

Try to avoid a tick-box approach to evaluating risk – you need a more sophisticated analysis of the different levels of maturity your suppliers may have.” ” — Fergal Glynn, 50 Best Logistics Management Software Platforms, 6 River Systems ; Twitter: @6riversystems. Think about how your warehouse might look in 2030.