ASK A SUPPLY CHAIN FUTURIST: WHAT’S THE FUTURE OF LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION?

09 Aug ASK A SUPPLY CHAIN FUTURIST: WHAT’S THE FUTURE OF LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION?

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How are companies asking supply chain futurists and keynote speakers to assist? Types of projects and virtual speaking engagements that they’re typically involved in might be…

  • Forecasting long-term trends – Analyzing technological, economic, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape shifts to predict future trends and disruptions. A top request of supply chain futurists as of late.
  • Strategic planning – Helping companies adapt supply chain strategies to prepare for predicted challenges and opportunities. May involve things like adding distribution centers, localization, omnichannel models etc.
  • Technology scouting – Identifying new technologies on the horizon that could enable innovations in logistics, inventory management, production etc. from a supply chain futurist’s perspective.
  • Piloting emerging tech – Experimenting with and implementing cutting edge technologies like AI, IoT sensors, drones, driverless delivery etc.
  • Designing new supply chain models – Envisioning and pioneering future-forward supply chain archetypes and frameworks. For example, distributed manufacturing or on-demand production.
  • Overseeing complex initiatives – Leading highly complex efforts like global supply chain transformations, localization projects, merger integrations etc.
  • Mitigating future risks – Anticipating long-term vulnerabilities as supply chain futurists see them like trade wars, climate change disruptions, resource scarcity etc. and advising companies on how to avoid and prepare for them.
  • Public speaking and publishing – Giving keynote speeches, writing articles and books to promote awareness of supply chain innovations.
  • Educating future talent – Teaching courses and developing curriculum focused on the supply chain strategies, technologies and best practices of the future.
  • Advising executives and boards – As supply chain futurists, providing guidance to senior leadership on long-term supply chain vision, investment priorities, and organizational capabilities needed.