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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.- The driver shortage in the US could surpass 160,000 in 2030 and it was estimated to be around 80,000 this 2021. – Boston Consulting Group, Climate Action Pays Off in Transportation and Logistics, July 2020.

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No Easter Bunny?

Supply Chain Shaman

Dear Supply Chain Leader, Today, sitting in my seat in 11K on a Cathay Pacific flight between Hong Kong and Boston, I want to report that there is no Easter Bunny. The goal of the agile supply chain is to deliver the same cost, quality and customer service given the level of demand and supply volatility. Sorry to break the news.

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We Are In Trouble. Raise the Red Flag. Be Proactive.

Supply Chain Shaman

The day before I traveled to Boston, I spoke to a client. The issues result in late arrivals and customer service issues. The goal of the conference is to Imagine the Supply Chain of 2030. I must admit that it felt soooooo good. I so want the pandemic to be over. Why does this matter?

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Will Superjobs Require Super Humans?

Enterra Insights

Analysts from Dell Technologies and the Institute for the Future teamed up to explore this topic in a report entitled “ Realizing 2030: A Divided Vision of the Future “ The staff at IndustryWeek reports the survey queried 3800 business leaders around the globe and asked them to gauge their predictions and preparedness for the future.[3]

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Four Strategies To Deploy As Supply Chain Hits Main Street

Supply Chain Shaman

Be Careful on Customer Service Automation. Customer service automation is an ongoing opportunity. The customer experience is rough. I suggest that all supply chain leaders call their support lines and accept responsibility for customer service. The reason? Invest In Factory Scheduling. Figure 5.