The use of technology and automation will be of paramount importance to not just supplement the labor force, but also to meet ever increasing customer requirements and provide visibility across the end-to-end supply chain.
Last-mile delivery, which marks the end point of the supply chain, is generally considered to be the most challenging phase to optimize and also the most expensive phase.
New digital resources will give clients the ability to track the journey of their products through the supply chain, while also giving insight into consumer behavior.
In an effort to step-up the decarbonization of its supply chain, Covestro has begun the process of introducing electric trucks for short-distance chemical shuttling at its Shanghai site.
As companies are searching for ways to successfully navigate these turbulent times, the best ones are achieving a win-win focus on the customer and costs.
With sustainability increasing in popularity and the carbon footprints of end-to-end supply chains evaluated, innovation and manufacturing will skyrocket.