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The Automation Imperative, Extending Supply Chain Capabilities and Augmenting the Logistics Workforce

Publisher IDC
Published Feb 07, 2025
Length 11 Pages
SKU # IDC19657007

Description

This IDC Perspective explores how automation can enhance logistics execution and supply chain intelligence to boost productivity, reduce costs, improve serviceability, and advance sustainability. With a workforce under constant strain, logistics leaders are focusing on technologies like IoT, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous assets to optimize and synchronize resources across global networks. “Automation and intelligence are key to transforming strained logistics into efficient, synchronized operations, unlocking productivity and resilience in a fast-changing supply chain landscape,” says Travis Eide, research director, Transportation, Logistics, Warehousing, and Global Trade at IDC.

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11 Pages

Executive Snapshot

Situation Overview

Technologies

IoT/Visibility/Edge Computing

Cloud

Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning

Generative AI

Autonomous Mobile Assets

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Advice for the Technology Buyer

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