This week we, together with Andres Mendoza Pena from Kearney, explore findings from the annual State of Logistics Report. We discuss the ongoing challenges in the motor carrier sector, growth in e-commerce and last-mile delivery, the increasing importance of sustainability, and how emerging technologies including AI are shaping the future of supply chains amid growing uncertainty.

Andres is a Senior Partner at Kearney, a global management consulting firm, where he leads the Americas Transportation & Travel practice. He advises leading corporations and financial sponsors on mergers and acquisitions, organic growth strategies, and performance transformations.

Andres brings a unique perspective by combining boardroom-level strategic expertise with hands-on experience from working with digital startups and incubators. His approach bridges logistics and emerging technology, helping clients navigate complex challenges at the intersection of innovation and operations.

Richard Howells has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability.

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