Global Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies for the 2020s: Vital Skills for the Next Generation

Logistics and supply chain management are facing disruptive economic, technological, and climate change developments that require new strategies. New technologies such as the Internet-of-Things, digital manufacturing, or blockchain can provide competitive advantage, while sustainability aspects such as low-carbon transportation, closed-loop supply chains, or socially responsible supply chain setups will become essential. This book aims to dive into several functional topics to highlight the key developments in the next decade predicted by leading global experts.

Format: Hardback
Length: 377 pages
Publication date: 09 December 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Logistics and supply chain management are facing a period of significant disruption driven by economic, technological, and climate change developments. These changes necessitate the adoption of new strategies to remain competitive. New technologies, such as the Internet-of-Things, digital manufacturing, and blockchain, are emerging rapidly, offering potential competitive advantages to companies that leverage them effectively. However, managers who fail to embrace change risk being left behind.

Sustainability aspects, such as low-carbon transportation, closed-loop supply chains, and socially responsible supply chain setups, will become essential for successful operations in the future. These aspects will impact logistics and supply chains across various functional areas, including air cargo, maritime logistics, and sourcing/procurement.

This book aims to explore these functional topics in depth, highlighting the key developments predicted by leading global experts in the field. It features contributions and insights from globally renowned scholars and senior industry experts, providing a forward-looking perspective on how logistics and supply chain management will evolve over the next decade. The objective is to inform readers about the academic qualities and skills required to succeed in the new normal environment characterized by volatile and increasingly disrupted business ecosystems.

Future scenarios are envisioned to provide practitioners and students with valuable insights that will aid in their adaptation and success in a rapidly changing world. By delving into these functional areas, the book aims to equip readers with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complexities of logistics and supply chain management in the years to come.

Weight: 772g
Dimension: 162 x 241 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030957636
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023