SupplyChain Magazine June 2020 | Page 93

where you can track packages , however , the shipping industry is still quite far behind . Digitalisation will start to become more transparent ; whether that be standardising our radio frequency identification ( RFID ) tracking on the ocean freight side or clearances becoming more efficient by utilising new technology like blockchain . We ’ re also starting to see more creative solutions , particularly in terms of reverse logistics . It ’ s all centered around how we can reuse and recycle more because logistics can be quite wasteful . Being carbon neutral will be a huge thing and I expect the logistics industry to be under increased pressure which will likely drive prices up to a degree as well . However , it ’ s up to us and our partners to work together and strategise a way to prepare for the upcoming future . Increasing efficiency while being more environmentally friendly remains the biggest challenge but something we continually work towards .”
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