The biggest challenge for the industry is the shortage of skilled labor and drivers. In addition, smaller companies are harder hit by inflation, and price and competitive pressure. Larger companies see themselves challenged more by the shortage of energy and raw materials, as well as disruption in the logistics value chain.
These are mainly macroeconomic, demographic, or geopolitically induced problems that exert little influence on individual companies. It is against this background that the Trend Index identifies the challenges facing the logistics industry.
Suppliers and logistics service providers, as well as medium-sized and large companies push up the average to over 50 percent.
In any case, a good three quarters assess the industry’s image as generally positive and expect further improvement.
Industry events are as important for three quarters of the respondents and, for one in two, even more important than ever.
Logistics companies tackle problems and optimize processes. In an age when resources are becoming increasingly scarce, that is more important than ever.