The most important logistics trends: a summary of DHL

The most important logistics trends: a summary of DHL

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The logistics company DHL presented the results of the new report "Logistic Trends Radar". In total, the company has identified 28 major trends in business, technology and society, which will have an impact on the global logistics industry in the next 5-10 years.

The study took into account the data of numerous partners of DHL - research institutes, technology players, start-ups and customers. In total, information was processed from more than 10,000 experts.

Senior Vice President and Global Director for Innovation Development DHL Matthias Hoytgers considers the main trend of logistics in the near future - digitalization and digital innovations.

Four key factors determining the future of logistics, in his opinion, are customer-oriented, environmental sustainability, technology and people.

Customer-centricity

Users around the world are increasingly saying that they want to get fast and convenient logistics from online stores. At the same time, the importance of eCommerce in world trade is gaining momentum. Consequently, sellers, especially in the B2B segment, are forced to look for omnichannel logistics solutions.

Another important trend is the development of eGrocery and other segments that require compliance with the terms and temperature regime of delivery. "Thus, we are talking about the need for innovation in packaging, storage and delivery for such types of goods, such as food and medicines," the researchers note.

In their opinion, the key area for innovation at the "last mile" will be the integration of logistics services into the "smart house" system. Recall that the American retailer Amazon recently launched in the working mode project The Hub. The company began a mass installation of mini-mailers in the halls of apartment buildings and residential complexes. According to the Daily Mail, already 500 000 people have access to such a device in their home. The number of applications is constantly growing.

Ecological sustainability and rational use of resources

An indispensable condition for the functioning of the logistics industry will be the concern for the environment. Officials at various levels are increasingly committed to reducing CO2 emissions and waste. One of the solutions for the transition to environmentally friendly logistics is the transfer of the logistics park and infrastructure to electricity as a source of energy.

Innovations and technologies

The development of new technologies in logistics is necessary to reduce costs while improving the price-performance ratio. As they say in DHL, this, in particular, concerns such key trends as the Internet of things and Artificial Intelligence.

"One of the trends that can accelerate the development of the industry is the spread of next-generation wireless networks that can significantly increase the economic benefits and value from connecting the supply chain to the Internet," the researchers say.
Another trend is blocking. According to experts, this technology has significant prospects for the development of the entire industry. Recall that recently Australian "daughter" of the Chinese company Alibaba announced the launch of a pilot project Food Trust Framework. As part of this project, the company will track the chain of products from Australia and New Zealand to China via the Tmall Global platform with the help of blocking and QR codes.

People

Another factor that will be at the forefront of the development of the industry is human resources. Despite the trend of robotization and automation, it will be impossible to completely get rid of the "living" personnel. Recall that the Chinese retailer JD.com has completed the transition to a fully robotic delivery service. The company opened an automated center in Shanghai, which independently organizes, packs and ships 200,000 orders a day. As reported by MailOnline in order to maintain the functioning of the 100,000-square-foot hub, only 4 live employees are enough.

Automation of technological processes will change the structure and duties of personnel in logistics, according to DHL. Modern technologies will help in the execution of routine, requiring significant physical effort tasks, which will allow people to concentrate on more important tasks related to the adoption of management decisions, analytics and innovations.

"No matter how hard we try to make accurate predictions, we know from experience that some trends will not be realized." Innovations do not develop linearly - the success of individual trends will depend on the cultural environment and functionality, as well as on revolutionary technologies and business qualities. we ourselves must actively participate in the development of these trends, "said Marcus Kühelhaus, vice president of innovation and trend studies at the DHL Center for Solutions and Innovations.

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