Meeting demands and disruptions with smarter tech

Trucks are like the red blood cells of industry. They may not be top of mind for most of us, but they’re the ones who ensure that everything we need — from our medical supplies and building materials to food clothes and furniture — gets to where we need it, when we need it. From a human error to nature’s fury, even the slightest rupture in the system can cause the artery to fail, halting life as we know it.

The logistics industry is well aware of the enormous responsibility placed on its shoulders and operates with a strong sense of purpose and commitment. The industry has been growing in response to rising consumer demands, but challenges abound – from transport infrastructure issues and weather interruptions to rising costs and safety concerns.

Digital transformation remains largely untapped; 90% of industry experts have ascribed a high importance to data analytics over the next five years, but just 28% of companies in a recent survey rated themselves as “advanced” in digitization. Logistics systems that are digitally integrated can improve forecasting to scale capacity and plan routes, while machine learning and artificial intelligence can foster incredibly dynamic routing.

While logistics companies remain unrivaled in their resiliency, they acknowledge the opportunity to overcome many of their challenges by embracing a digital culture.

Lenovo is helping distribution and delivery companies around the world tap into this opportunity. By harnessing the power of data with Lenovo data center services, companies can look at their operations more holistically, streamline them to be more nimble, scale with demand, and crucially, nip problems in the bud. So, they can keep on trucking.