摘要: |
When we look back on this time in history, we can say with some certainty that the pandemic acted as a "great accelerator" for the many trends, challenges and innovations that were already defining the environment in which logistics and supply chain professionals operate.For one, it immediately intensified the pressure on our global freight networks that were already bursting at the seams. That, in turn, accelerated our adoption of new supply chain software and warehouse/DC automation necessary to streamline operations to meet ever-pressing customer demands despite shrinking labor availability and freight capacity-all while e-commerce volumes skyrocketed.To help us track the path of technology's great acceleration, we're joined by Ian Hobkirk, founder and managing director of Commonwealth Supply Chain Advisors; Bill Brooks, vice president, North American transportation at Capgemini; Dwight Klappich, research vice president at Gartner; and Norm Saenz, managing director a supply chain consultancy St. Onge Company. |