There’s no question that it’s been an interesting, innovative, and challenging few years for logistics professionals. With the growing economy, driver shortages, and advanced technology, companies have been forced to evolve or get left behind in the industry that won’t slow down.

As we say goodbye to 2018 and hello to 2019, our McKenna Logistics team took some time to consider how the shopping and shipping experience may transform and evolve in the year ahead. Here are our collective predictions:

Environmentally friendly logistics trends are on the rise. More and more companies are becoming aware of their impact on the environment, and new regulations are putting greater pressure on corporations to meet both industry and national standards.

How would you feel looking up into the sky and seeing your recent sneaker order descending into your backyard? Cool, or uncanny?

Those working in the logistics industry aren’t strangers to challenge. With emerging technologies, the rise of e-commerce, employee wage increases, globalization, and other external factors that are impacting day to day workflow, the logistics field is in need of top-notch talent that is motivated to take initiative, to learn, and to succeed.

The challenges that Canadian supply chain managers face are mounting. And while overseeing the import and transportation of goods has never been more demanding, remaining efficient while reducing operational costs is still every logistics manager’s goal - no matter which industry they serve.