Transformation is well underway in the logistics industry. In the year that’s drawing to a close, we have seen further development of many thrilling technological advances, particularly in robotics, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and big data analytics....
Today I am celebrating the one-year anniversary of my blog Sabinext, which was launched in July 2017. I would like to use the occasion to recap on the most important technologies and business disrupters that are set to change...
Self-driving vehicles have the potential to turn around logistics operations. They’re still in a pilot stage, but the potential for efficiency gains and added customer value is very promising. How realistic is the large-scale deployment of autonomous vehicles in...
Digitalization is affecting every industry, and road freight is next. The business-as-usual is no longer cutting it due to its largely analogue, inefficient nature. Tech companies are capitalizing on this, threatening to disrupt the industry with new digital business...
Southeast Asia is experiencing rapid economic growth. Especially the digital economy and eCommerce are leading the development in emerging countries like Malaysia or Indonesia. Consequently, the region offers enormous opportunities. When companies expand their operations to benefit from these...
In today’s digital world, customers are empowered with easier and faster access to information. Consequently, businesses face rising and increasingly dynamic customer demands – and the logistics sector is of course no exception. Digital technologies and analytics allow companies...
The effects of digitalization and increased customer expectations force logistics leaders to take a critical look at current warehousing operating models. In my previous publication on warehousing, I referred to emerging technologies and how these can be leveraged to...
The annual DHL Consulting Strategy Meeting is a critical platform for us to explore and debate key trends shaping the future of the logistics industry. This year, our DHL consultants met in a historic location in Santa Stefano di...
As witnessed across various industries, digitalization is drastically transforming the supply chain landscape. As business leaders in this field, we need to remain one step ahead and embrace the opportunities digital technologies present. Blockchain is one of the technology...
Digitalization has empowered the new shopper generation. This challenges retailers to fundamentally rethink how they engage with their customers. Find out more about the changing retail landscape and how to define a sound omnichannel strategy in my latest video....