Global disruption, new technologies and changing consumer habits are
causing turmoil in the supply chain industry. This book shows businesses
how to remain resilient in this dynamic new environment.
The supply chain crisis of 2021 exposed the necessity of a sustainable
supply chain. The Fourth Industrial Revolution has transformed our
society and economy. The logistics and supply chain industry continues
to be innovated by automation, blockchain and sustainability. Amid all
this volatility, it is vital for businesses to not only protect their
operations from disruption, but to rise to the challenge that these
innovations pose to become game-changers in their sectors.
Now in its second edition, Logistics and Supply Chain Innovation
provides vital insight into the major trends transforming the supply
chain and logistics industry. Featuring a new section on the role of
technologies in reducing carbon emissions, case studies from companies
such as Amazon, Alibaba, Maersk, UPS and DHL, as well as a full update
of all existing content on crowd sourcing and shipping, on-demand
delivery, autonomous vehicles and more, Logistics and Supply Chain
Innovation is the essential guide to thriving in a rapidly developing
logistics landscape. Online supporting resources include PowerPoints and
sample case studies.