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Technology Investments Surge in Global Logistics Industry

by Daisy D.
11/16/2023
in Importing & Exporting, Industry

A recent survey encompassing over 250 global shippers and logistics providers indicates a growing momentum in technology investments, with many companies currently piloting advanced use cases.

Driven by fluctuating market dynamics, companies are increasingly adapting their logistics functions to enhance flexibility, predictability, efficiency, and resilience. According to a new McKinsey survey involving logistics leaders from both shippers and providers, technology adoption is emerging as a pivotal strategy to tackle these challenges.

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The survey underscores the significance of investing in logistics technology at present. Despite challenging market conditions, the majority of respondents reported sustained or increased technology investments since 2020, leaving little room for lagging behind.

However, navigating the technology landscape has become more intricate and competitive for both shippers and providers. Beyond evaluating the anticipated value of a technology, companies grapple with integrating it into their existing technology infrastructure, daily operational models, and underlying logistics processes. This often entails data and technology integration.

The findings indicate a shift towards adopting cutting-edge solutions by both shippers and providers to gain a competitive edge. Moreover, the survey highlights significant commonalities between the challenges faced by shippers and providers, suggesting that closer collaboration could yield innovative solutions.

Collectively, the survey underscores the importance for companies to reimagine their operations alongside technology adoption, while simultaneously cultivating newer breakthrough capabilities to realize the expected return on investment.

Common Challenges Faced by Shippers and Providers: Both shippers and providers confront similar challenges in their operational landscape, primarily revolving around cost management and labor shortages. The top three pain points in transportation include cost management, driver management, and productivity enhancement. Similarly, labor management, productivity improvement, and performance management are the key challenges identified in warehousing.

Notably, shippers and providers share common pain points, with providers often experiencing more acute challenges. While immediate improvements in driver and staffing shortages are not anticipated, there exists an opportunity for both parties to collaborate in addressing shared challenges. This collaborative approach could lead to enhanced efficiency, cost reduction, and improved customer satisfaction.

In response to these challenges, logistics companies are increasingly leveraging technology to streamline costs and enhance productivity in transportation and warehousing. Technologies facilitating real-time transportation, visibility planning, and telematics for fleet management are witnessing heightened adoption and investment rates.

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