In a constantly changing logistics environment, DHL has launched the 7th edition of its Logistics Trend Radara biennial report that examines and highlights the main factors that will influence the future of the logistics industry. The document highlights 40 key trends, divided into 17 social and corporate trends and 23 technological trends. It also sets out the timelines for their adoption and assesses the impact they will have on the global logistics sector.
Among the most relevant conclusions, it is noted that, although innovations such as robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital transformation continue to be fundamental for logistics, artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability emerge as the most critical factors to shape the future of the sector in the next decade.
“He DHL Logistics Trend Radar is a valuable strategic resource for our customers and the global logistics community. CIt also consolidates key logistics trends, with AI and sustainability at the forefront, driving the evolution of businesses, consumers and technologies over the next decade. This enables both our customers and ourselves to remain competitive within a highly demanding landscape.“, he comments Katja Busch, Chief Commercial Officer and head of DHL Customer Solutions & Innovation.
AI and sustainability: key trends in the evolution of logistics
The relevance of AI The scope of AI for the logistics sector has expanded significantly, as reflected in this edition of the study, which also highlights five key factors: generative AI, AI ethics, audio AI, computer vision and advanced analytics. Together, they all aim to transform logistics processes by leveraging sophisticated analytics and data generation tools, improving human-machine interaction through voice and sound analysis, automating the interpretation of visual data and automatically generating new content based on already learned patterns. Considerations are also outlined on the ethical implications of the technological leap towards AI.
On the other hand, within the sustainability cluster two priority areas stand out: infrastructures of renewable energy and sustainable fuelsboth essential to reducing carbon emissions, improving energy efficiency and enabling sustainable operations throughout the entire supply chain.
«With the DHL Logistics Trend Radar 7.0 report, we remain committed to providing a tool for the global logistics community to leverage these insights and proactively adapt to them, thereby fostering sustainable growth.”comments Klaus Dohrmann, Vice President and Head of Innovation & Trend Research at DHL Customer Solutions & Innovation.
In addition to the report’s emphasis on technological and sustainable innovation, the DHL Logistics Trend Radar 7.0 It also examines social trends and their implications for the logistics industry and supply chains, especially in the complex task of attracting and retaining the best talent. In this regard, it highlights the increasing importance of the four DEIB pillars (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging), as well as the generation of good experiences for employees with, among other areas, programs to guarantee health, well-being and safety in the workplace.
