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The Evolution of the Logistics Industry: Trends and Predictions
A plain-language history of logistics, from military supply and railways to containers, computers and e-commerce, with a few cautious expectations ahead.
Sustainability and Outlook
Industry Outlook
How the industry has changed and where it may head.
The Future of Freight: Trends in Logistics and Transportation
Possible directions for freight movement, including automation, shifts between road, rail, sea and air, and cleaner fuels, presented as possibilities.
The Future of Logistics: Trends to Watch in 2023
A retrospective on the logistics themes discussed around 2023, such as resilience, digital tools, labor and sustainability, and how to judge such lists today.
The Impact of the Ongoing Shift to a Digital Economy on Logistics and Transportation
How online services, digital goods and data-driven commerce change what logistics must move, from small parcels and returns to data-heavy planning.
The Impact of the Ongoing Shift to a Service-Based Economy on Logistics and Transportation
How an economy tilting from goods toward services can alter freight demand, and how logistics firms and manufacturers increasingly sell services alongside goods.
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