International trade has faced many challenges: #COVID19 constrained the production and transport of many goods, the UK left the EU, China raised tariffs, and the war in Ukraine caused severe disruptions to global food and energy markets. We've gathered five supply chain predictions to assist you in making the right choices for your company.

1. Top 10
Logistics and
Supply Chain
Predictions

2. Supply сhain resilience
will be a top priority.
Supply chains should realize
the need for resilience to deal
with the unforeseen. Efficient
logistics will be the key to
achieving stability and
preparedness.
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3. Businesses will start
to redesign their
logistics networks.
Companies will start using
powerful modeling, digital twin
simulations, and network
analytics to redefine how
companies tackle complex
network-optimization problems.
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4. AI and automation will
drive logistics planning.
AI will automate and optimize
crucial logistics planning
processes — order dispatching,
delivery scheduling, route
planning, task allocation, fleet
allocation, and more.
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5. Control tower applications
will enhance supply chain
transparency.
Real-time visibility is important,
and more logistics businesses
will invest in control tower
applications to gain greater
clarity, control, and live updates
on logistics operations.
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6. SaaS will play a major role
in streamlining supply
chain operations.
The core components of SaaS —
quick implementation,
pay-as-you-go models,
scalability, and Cloud security,
will allow businesses to grow
without excessive software
spending.
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7. Location intelligence will
drive accuracy in logistics.
To overcome the ambiguity
of address identification and
validation, more businesses will
use Location Intelligence and
geocoding software to detect
addresses accurately and reach
customers faster.
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8. Green logistics will be
the front and center
of supply chains.
Think climate-smart supply
chain planning, eco-friendly
warehouses, and the use
of more electric and
solar-powered vehicles.
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9. Circular supply chains
will replace linear ones.
Linear supply chains will be
replaced by circular ones, enabling
companies to spend less on raw
materials, create less waste and
reduce their carbon footprint.
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10. Robotic automation
will speed up time-
consuming tasks.
Robotics currently play a huge role
in transforming supply chains and
supply chain management. Soon
drone deliveries and self-driving cars
becoming more common.
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11. Greater transparency
in the supply chain
with IoT.
IoT is expected to bring visibility
in production, inventory
management, and predictive
maintenance when implemented
properly in warehouses
and retail outlets.
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