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SUPPLY CHAIN AT A CROSSROADS
U.S. logistics leaders are navigating a powerful convergence of forces reshaping the entire supply chain—from taris and onshoring to soaring cost pressures and rapid tech disruption. Indeed, U.S. supply chains are at a “strategic inflection point,” caught between volatile taris and a manufacturing sector that is forecast to see its growth rate double, according to software vendor FarEye’s new Eye on the Last Mile report. These factors aren’t just accelerating change, they’re ushering in what may be an entirely transformative decade, the report notes. Here’s what stands out most: Cost escalation dominates concerns: 50% of respondents cite cost pressure as their top worry. Delivery expenses are rising swiftly: an average 12% increase, with some routes seeing spikes of up to 70% tied to higher fuel, wage, and operational ineciencies. Third-party logistics providers are increasingly essential: Nearly 90% of companies plan to keep or expand their reliance on 3PL providers through 2030, citing the need for flexibility and scalable solutions. TAILORED LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS
Speed and precision are non-negotiable: 70% of supply chain leaders aim for 99%+ on-time, damage-free deliveries. Looking ahead, two-thirds of all shipments are projected to be same-day by 2027 ( see chart ).
The 2027 Shift: Two-Thirds of Deliveries in America to Arrive Within 24 Hours Today 2027 (Expected)
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