The supply crisis of recent years has tested the resilience of the logistics sector. Factors such as pandemics, blocked shipping lanes, shortages of raw materials and rising energy costs have had an unprecedented impact on the global supply chain.
This situation has forced transport and logistics companies to rethink their strategies, implement new technologies and seek more efficient solutions to secure supply. In this article, we look at the lessons learned and the future of logistics in an increasingly interconnected and changing world.
Lessons learned from the supply crisis
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Supplier and route diversification
One of the main problems companies faced was dependence on a single supplier or transport route. The crisis has demonstrated the importance of diversifying suppliers and exploring alternative routes to reduce risks and avoid disruptions in the supply chain.
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Digitalisation and optimisation of the logistics chain
The use of technologies such as artificial intelligence, real-time data analysis and automation has enabled companies to improve inventory management, forecast demand and optimise the transport of goods. Digitalisation has gone from being a competitive advantage to a necessity.
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More efficient inventory management
The just-in-time production model has been severely affected by the supply crisis, leading many companies to rethink their warehousing strategies. Securing inventories and improving demand planning has become a priority.
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Sustainability and reducing energy dependency
Rising fuel costs have prompted many companies to look for more sustainable alternatives, such as the use of renewable energies in logistics centres or the incorporation of electric vehicles in transport fleets.
The future of the logistics sector lies in increased automation and digitisation, strengthening resilience in the supply chain and more sustainable logistics.
The supply crisis has been an unprecedented challenge for logistics, but it has also accelerated the transformation of the sector. At Subitur, we adapt to the new challenges of the sector, implementing innovative solutions to ensure efficiency and security in the supply chain.