Kuehne + Nagel – 'worse' than DSV ...and also Nestlé?
Depressed and depressing but still yielding
Today, businesses are being squeezed on all sides. They must contend with high inflation, supply chain disruptions and scarce labour while trying to meet rising consumer expectations for low prices, fast delivery, order accuracy and easy returns.
To relieve these pressures, businesses are increasingly outsourcing their logistics, and logistics providers are increasingly turning to automation. The result is safer and more efficient warehouse operations, higher consumer satisfaction and a growing consensus that automation is becoming integral to supply chains.
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