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Trends 2021: Megatrends, Part Two

Enterra Insights

Most analysts believe the future looks bright for renewable energy sources. This means that ever-more of our energy system can become less reliant on traditional sources such as coal, oil, and natural gas, thereby reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.”[3] ”[4]. ”[4].

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Rapid Change is Driving the Automotive Industry – Part I

BlueYonder

Mobility changes will affect urban transportation because of too much traffic or to address environmental issues. They don’t see it as an enabler of global manufacturing and sourcing, or as a way of increasing customer loyalty through great service. In fact, we joke that BRIC should actually mean Better Rail Infrastructure and Customs.

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Trends in Sustainability: Deglobalization will accelerate in 2024

Freightera

Deglobalization will accelerate, and reshoring and localization of manufacturing will continue 2023 has seen a severe freight recession, especially in North America, with significant overcapacity and declining rates for ocean shipping as well. Sources and References [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] Eric Beckwitt is CEO of Freightera.