Outlook on the Logistics & Supply Chain Industry 2013

Global Agenda Council on Logistics & Supply Chain Systems 2012-2014

Outlook on the
Logistics & Supply
Chain Industry 2013

July 2013

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Message from the World Economic Forum
Global Agenda Council on Logistics & Supply Chain Systems, 2012-2014 Members
Introduction
Key Council Insights and Recommendations

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Part 1: The Importance of Trade Facilitation
11 Global Supply Chains and Trade Agreements: Beyond Business as Usual
13 Logistics from a Customs Perspective
14 Improving Transport Infrastructure: Spotting and Unlocking Countries’ Trade Growth Potential
15 The Panama Canal and its Impact on Latin America’s Supply Chains and Logistics Operations

19 Part 2: Trends, Threats and New Technologies 19 Urbanization and City Logistics: Common Solutions, Uniquely Applied 21
Additive Manufacturing and Supply Chains 22 The Rising Threat of Cyberattacks to Logistics Networks 23 Barriers to Improving Global Supply Chain Performance by Using “Big Data” 24 Adapting Logistical Systems to Climate Change: The Challenges Ahead
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Part 3: Logistics as Solutions and New Opportunities
27 The Role of Logistics in Reducing Post-Harvest Losses
28 A Multifaceted Approach to Achieving a Conflict Mineral-Free Supply Chain
29 Potential of Retail Logistics in India: A Perspective
31 Asia-Pacific Supply Chains: What to Learn and Unlearn

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