What’s the Future of Logistics?

How better to understand the future of logistics and what it holds than from straight from the horse’s mouth? This article puts together 11 answers of logistical experts to the simple question ‘How will logistics change in the future?’.

From strategy changes and the general consensus on the rise of autonomous vehicles to technological development in supply chains and changing consumer habits, we get a variety of opinions as to just where the complex logistics industry is heading.

Even though there’s no unanimous agreement on the main driving factor, one thing is clear: Technology plays an immense role. Be it automation, digitization, or data consolidation, the future of logistics relies heavily on technologies and how its adoption will play out.

“Future logistics will operate in a de-stressed supply chain, where AI (artificial intelligence) systems automatically de-risk and optimise flow of freight.”