DHL exec outlines 5 supply chain ‘megatrends’
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Trade shifts and emerging technologies are creating new challenges and opportunities, said Patrick Kelleher, DHL Supply Chain’s North America CEO.
Published Feb. 25, 2025
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LAS VEGAS — Global trade shifts, advancements in technology and changing workforce needs are among the key developments supply chain leaders will have to adapt for in the years ahead, a DHL Supply Chain leader said at Manifest 2025.
Patrick Kelleher, North America CEO for the contract logistics provider, said in a Feb. 11 conference session that there are five “megatrends” transforming supply chains, some of which are influenced by hot topics like artificial intelligence and tariffs. These trends are:
- Changes in global trade patterns as supply chains diversify
- Growing e-commerce activity, with an increased emphasis on local fulfillment
- Addressing climate change through low-carbon logistics solutions
- Keeping up with digitalization, leveraging technology for success
- An evolving workforce with new skills to consider
On the global trade front, Kelleher noted supply chains are getting longer despite companies’ focus on efficiency and productivity. One example of this is products being part…
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