2020 was one of the most challenging years in modern history. The year saw many people lose their lives and livelihoods, businesses were closed, and millions of people got sick, all happening because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The changes in how we work, behave and live have caused disruptions of monumental proportions and supply chains have changed drastically from what it was in 2019. Fast forward 2021, we still see the damage caused by the pandemic, albeit better than last year. As such, most companies will change in the future to accommodate the new realities. Here’s how logistics are changing in 2021.

The coronavirus pandemic has subjected almost every industry to untold suffering. It has led to massive loss of jobs, closure of businesses, increased taxes and disturbed the supply chain and distribution of essential products. While it was a disaster for the movement of goods and even services, it became an eye-opener to many industry players. The major breakdowns in the supply chain industry on a global scale became a big lesson to the challenges that have for years gone unnoticed. Companies have learned to invest in lean supply chains during the crisis as they grapple with the fast changes than any ever witnessed.

The ongoing digital transformation in different industries is changing how operations are conducted. This change allows businesses to benefit from breakthroughs in big data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and remote work as customers demand efficiency, speed, and flexibility. The change creates an entire ecosystem where critical infrastructure assets, data, and people are getting more connected physically and digitally. However, cyber attackers are taking advantage of this to commit massive security breaches and cyberattacks. They take advantage of poor security policies and vulnerabilities to gain access to sensitive systems in organizations. As a supply chain company, here are security issues that you need to track to ensure the safety of your organization and operations.