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The drifting apart of the European Union and a rapid, unforeseen global shortage of raw materials are just two of a total of twelve scenarios by the authors of the new logistics market study Switzerland examined.

What if Europe were to disintegrate and the euro abolished? Or if raw materials were to become scarce? What impact would this have on the economy and society? The new edition of the Swiss Logistics Market Study addresses these and other disruptive trends, their analysis, and their potential effects on the Swiss logistics market.

In today's tightly interconnected global economy, increasing international trade, outsourcing and offshoring, as well as globalization, have led to a significantly increased complexity in supply chains and thus also in transport and logistics processes. This means difficult or almost impossible to assess are, say author Erik Hofmann from the Institute for Supply Chain Management at the University of St.Gallen and co-author Daniel Langner.

An , www.logistikmarktstudie.ch, provides Business Model Canvases for each trend disruption, analyzing it from the perspective of both logistics service providers and shippers. It also includes.

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In addition to a detailed trend reversal analysis, the 2021 edition also includes a trend radar with scenarios, a target vision, and recommendations for action.
Every two years, alternating with the trend study, the authors explore a specific topic in depth. Last year's in-depth study focused on decentralized technologies. Next year's will examine digital platforms. The Swiss Logistics Market Study is produced by GS1 Switzerland and the Institute for Supply Chain Management at the University of St. Gallen. receives content-related and financial support The study from Galliker Transport AG, Gilgen Logistics, Jungheinrich, Krummen Kerzers, Lagerhäuser Aarau, the Federation of Migros Cooperatives, AG , Swiss Post, SBB Cargo, Swisslog, and Volg , as well as numerous other companies and experts.

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