The trends in logistics for 2022 promise to bring many innovations to the market. This is a segment ripe for receiving the influence of new technologies, especially in a scenario where customer demands have increased.
Big brands that operate with logistics processes, like Amazon, for example, have been raising standards for some time. These companies push the competition, develop the sector and surprise with innovative solutions.
Mundo Logística magazine stated in a article published on his blog that, as a result of the pandemic, logistical processes saw a 50% increase in revenue in 2020, especially with regard to e-commerce.
Because of this rising market, we selected some trends that promise to mark logistics processes in 2022. This way, you can anticipate and stay up to date with the latest developments in the sector.
4 Trends in Logistics for 2022
1. Use of artificial intelligence and process automation
The use of software that allows remote management, inventory management and monitoring of freight, flows and processes is becoming increasingly common in various sectors, including logistics.
In Brazil, this initiative is taking its first steps and promises to be consolidated next year.
Many claim that the adoption of artificial intelligence could be harmful, as it replaces human labor. However, in the opposite logic of this thought, there is a need to train employees, so that they are prepared to deal with the new reality of work and its technologies. Furthermore, it is necessary to constantly improve the handling and management of machines and software.
The automation of processes through artificial intelligence guarantees more predictability and precision in the work routine, which helps to increase profits, reduce expenses and human effort.
2. Increase in online sales and express deliveries
The growth of the logistics sector is growing linked to the increase in sales in e-commerces and marketplaces.
In this sense, companies capable of speeding up service and, in addition, investing in fast logistics that guarantee express delivery, come out ahead in relation to the competition. This is the case of Amazon, mentioned at the beginning of the text, and also of Magalu.
After all, the shipping cost and delivery time have become decisive factors for customers – who receive daily consumption stimuli and are increasingly demanding – to make a purchase from your company.
3. Delivery with drones
Reality is increasingly closer to science fiction films. There are already companies delivering via drones in Brazil, can you believe it? Authorization was granted by Anac in August 2020. However, it was still in the testing phase until recently.
For drone deliveries to happen, companies need to invest in high levels of technique and safety.
Brazil, for example, already has some cases of successful drug deliveries. Around the world, even the transportation of organs for transplantation by drone has already been tested.
4. Encouraging the use of sustainable resources
To top it off, applied sustainability is another factor that emerges as a logistics trend for 2022.
In this sector, it deals with:
– Considerable reduction of polluting gases
– Search for solutions that respect the environment
– Better use of resources
– Waste reduction
This is a very strong trend for the economy and is currently a decisive factor in consumer decision-making processes. In other words, customers have increasingly chosen companies that adopt sustainability in their values and practices.
Tecnotri Solutions for the Logistics Sector
We are a company specializing in the production of rotomolded plastic materials and, for over 20 years, we have facilitated the logistics operator’s routine. Our solutions are practical, versatile, tailored, lightweight and are already adapted to most of the market trends for the coming years.
One of them, and perhaps the main one among them all, is adapting to the logic of sustainable production. All of our products are made from 100% recyclable plastic and meet reverse logistics specifications. This means that, at the end of their useful life, they can return to the factory to restart the production cycle, transforming into new quality materials.
Another factor that puts us at the forefront of the national market is our adaptation to technology and process automation. We have some products developed exclusively for the automation system in the industry. (e.g. PL090, PL095, Cheese Box).
In addition, we offer the RFID system integrated into its line of plastic pallets, which optimizes the industry’s logistics processes through a technological system for tracking inputs and goods.
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