The past decade was a defining time for the global logistics industry that saw the sector grow tremendously. It is the decade that saw the introduction of various aspects that made the industry improve while also introducing different challenges that were never seen before. Advancements in technology strengthened the capabilities and operations in logistics such as packaging, labeling, and shipping while also introducing challenges such as loss of job and security concerns. As we begin a new year, these are the trends that will shape the supply chain industry going forward.

Although we're well into 2012, we're still encountering some great 'best of', 'predictions' and 'trends' lists. Steve Keifer from GXS gives us his predictions for 2012 on businesscomputingworld.co.uk. Although EDI isn't mentioned specifically, it's embedded in several of his most important points.