Supply chain management has been defined as ‘’understanding and operating an easily overpowering set of variables to achieve a deceivingly simple result – delivering on-time and within budget.’’

The more knowledge the supply chain service provider has, the better the results. Today’s logistics professionals have come to both comprehend and appreciate the value of a wireless world.

Digital technology is disrupting traditional operations which means that now every business is a digital business. In recent times, there has been a shift in the logistics industry. The need to modernise the industry by looking for inventive ways to reduce supply chain waste.

In fact, the size of the logistics industry means there is a continuous pressure to source new and innovative techniques to improve its efficiency.

Although many companies are now aware of the need to modernise, it is no longer enough to simply ‘’add’’ a digital element to your company – digital needs to be implemented throughout every facet of the business. From 3D printing to the internet of things, there are many developing trends that will affect the industry.

This infographic from 2 Flow gives us details on these evolving trends and why they need to be implemented. Let’s take a look!