How to implement digitization and automation in antiquated sectors like logistics

Strolling down the picturesque paths surrounding Felixstowe, a port town on the heath-speckled coast of southern England, it's hard to imagine that such a peaceful-looking place has played host to events that disrupted the global logistics industry. The connected and interdependent nature of our modern economy means that when port workers in Felixstowe went on an eight-day strike in September 2022, it caused major issues around the world. What's more, "once-in-a-generation" events are becoming the new normal, producing even greater upheaval and begging the question: "Can supply chain technology come to the rescue?" The last three years have redefined what global supply chain disruption means. The COVID-19 pandemic, Suez Canal blockage and port congestion have brought chaos to many companies' logistics operations.