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October 28, 2020
COVID-19 has caused lots of problems for the international shipping and logistics industry. Of course, the global lockdown slowed the spread of COVID-19, but it influenced the demand for logistics technology. According to a global survey, 73% of users of logistics services noticed that the pandemic affected the supply chain operators.
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at this question, analyze the logistics industry, and try to figure out how to revive the shipping sector.
During the lockdown, logistics companies faced lots of difficulties. Lockdowns of cities caused massive disruptions for shippers. Delays at pickup or delivery points were created by limited labor supply at distribution centers. Therefore, to streamline all the processes, lots of companies turned to logistics automation. Automation means the use of special software or control systems to enable running the supply chain. The main goal of automation is to reduce human intervention.
Today, we are all used to living under the new rules. Only a few years ago, lots of warehouses didn’t know anything about automation processes. But today the situation has changed; lots of warehouses started using automation equipment that significantly enhanced the sanitation of warehouses. Moreover, there’s no need to disinfect the surface where humans don’t work. Automated guided vehicles, drones, mobile, and picking robots are new warehouse management systems that can streamline a variety of operations and significantly enhance the safety.
New technology-driven innovations in modern business processes are a game-changer for the shipping sector. We expect that, in the near future, the global supply chains will be more oriented to the needs of customers. Automation guarantees much better productivity and efficiency. As we can see, this sector is continually evolving, and here are the main industry trends for 2020 identified by the latest global logistics industry analysis:
The main benefits of logistics automation are as follows:
Today, logistics automation is the main thing that can help make any logistics operation successful. It allows business owners to save on materials and costs. Moreover, automation increases the accuracy in the supply chain management processes.
The future dictates its rules. Automation means delivering faster and better services to customers. Therefore, the shipping sector should be focused on increasing automation as much as possible. Today, we are witnessing a transformation in the logistics area. It goes without saying that speed, efficiency, and accuracy are the main distinctive features of a logistics company that cares about its customers. If you want to enhance your logistics efficiency, it is time to invest in automation software.
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