In 20 years, the evolution of physical security in the supply chain may be remembered as one of the greatest driving forces of change in the supply chain industry.  

Following are five key industry developments we can expect to see in the upcoming year, all supported by AI, and the potential that these trends hold for enhancing service delivery.

AI plays a prominent role in at least four of the eight supply chain tech trends highlighted by research firm Gartner.

While two years may seem like ample time to prepare, the reality is that it takes careful planning and multiple steps to implement advanced track and trace technology.

Scandit's survey found that 40% of respondents feel that their employers don’t invest in their techology needs.

Walmart says that using the software to optimize driving routes, pack trailers efficiently and minimize miles traveled has allowed it to avoid generating 94 million pounds of CO₂.

Now that data is mostly out there, in the cloud, it seems easy to imagine that it’s “clean.” Time to think again.

In 2024, the distribution industry stands at a crossroads, shaped by rapid technological advances and evolving supply chain dynamics.

This year is going to be a pragmatic one for business, and AI will play a big part. Does this mean that everyone must rush to purchase an AI tool? 

After several decades of progressive offshoring operations to save on labor costs, U.S. and North American manufacturing is progressively coming back home.