This is what the future of logistics looks like
2022年10月12日 · Logistics hubs, like Bahrain's Global Sea-to-Air Logistics Hub, could provide the blend of resilience and speed required for modern logistics. In today’s globalized and interconnected society, modern consumers demand goods that are both affordable and readily available at a moment's notice.
17 ways technology could change the world by 2027
2022年5月10日 · The electrification of mobile construction machinery is also making giant strides towards commercialisation. All of this is driven by advances in lithium-ion battery technology. Looking into the future, long-duration ESSs–which only need recharging weekly, monthly or longer–make off-site recharging from solar or wind farms a real possibility.
How Japan is creating a sustainable and resilient future for the ...
2024年2月20日 · Ahead of the impending logistics "2024 problem", the Japanese government formulated a "Policy package for logistics innovation" and "Guidelines for shipper and logistics operator initiatives for logistics rationalization and productivity improvement" in June 2023. These guidelines require logistics operators, shippers, and consignees to ...
Supply Chain and Transportation | World Economic Forum
2024年1月9日 · The Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport Industry Community plays a crucial role in accelerating industry transformation, enabling a transition to safer, cleaner, and more inclusive movement of traded goods, harnessing new technologies to ensure resilient, sustainable transport and supply ecosystems.By bringing together leading industry executives, this …
COVID-19 has reshaped last-mile logistics, with e-commerce …
2021年4月29日 · Last-mile vaccine distribution is an ongoing challenge for countries and logistics providers; key tools such as data integration and centralized delivery management can ensure effective delivery; New report from World Economic Forum looks at last-mile logistics and identifies six structural changes that will shape the future of deliveries
Sustainable deliveries: How cities and companies can lead on …
2024年10月22日 · The future of urban deliveries is at a crossroads. As e-commerce grows, cities must adapt to manage its impact. Embracing innovative solutions and prioritizing sustainability can make cities great places to live and do business.
The Future of the Last-Mile Ecosystem | World Economic Forum
2020年1月10日 · The Future of the Last-Mile Ecosystem analyses 24 interventions that can reduce emissions, congestion and delivery costs for the urban last-mile. With the ecosystem-wide change, interventions could reduce emissions and traffic congestion by 30%, and delivery cost by 25%, compared to the “do-nothing” scenario.
Why logistics scenarios matter for the future of the industrial IoT
2019年7月2日 · Smarter logistics operations, including underground systems that use subterranean tracks and integrated municipal pipe corridors, can help preserve open, convenient and aesthetically pleasing above-ground space that would otherwise be occupied by traditional logistics systems, ensuring smooth and efficient urban logistics with minimal ...
The ongoing impact of COVID-19 on global supply chains
2020年6月22日 · However, as recent history has demonstrated, future supply chains will need to begin factoring resilience and adaptability into their calculations. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, some companies began anticipating this next evolution, but this crisis has exposed those weaknesses in the modern supply chain, such that many are looking at what to do ...
The vital role played by logistics during humanitarian crises
2020年2月19日 · The Logistics Emergency Teams (LET), comprised of UPS, Agility, DP World and A.P. Moller - Maersk, combine the capacity and resources of the logistics industry with the expertise of the humanitarian community. Together, they deploy their resources upon request from the Logistics Cluster, which is led by the United Nations World Food Programme.