Imagine a world where logistics suddenly vanished, the impact would cause chaos! The following looks at how things might develop without it.
Manufacturers would quickly run out of raw materials leading to a stop in both production and supply of finished items to distributors and stores. There would be empty shelves leading to shortages of everyday items such as food, medicines, and electronics. Finding what you want would become a scavenger hunt.
E-commerce companies would be unable to fulfil online orders. Forget next-day delivery, there would not be any deliveries. The online retail industry would cease to be!
Ports and airports would suddenly become eerily quiet as international trade (which relies heavily on transportation and freight forwarding) grinds to a halt. There would be no goods crossing borders, leading to significant economic losses and shortages in countries that depend on imports.
The ripple effect on healthcare would be serious, with non-delivery of routine and critical medical supplies to shops, surgeries, pharmacies and hospitals. The latter would even struggle to receive life-saving donor organs for surgeries.
Grocery stores would struggle to stay stocked. Fresh produce, dairy, and other staples would become rare commodities, sparking a whole new level of appreciation for neighbourhood farmer’s markets!
Businesses across the board would suffer. Without logistics, many companies would close their doors, leading to widespread unemployment and a recession that would be hard to return from.
Reverse Logistics would vanish, meaning returns, recycling, and waste management would pile up creating environmental and health risks.
The good news is that Logistics does exist and Flight Logistics is a strong participant helping businesses thrive through bespoke 3PL service.
