INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR A SUSTAINABLE LOGISTICS SECTOR

Abstract

Logistics business has experienced a significant growth in the past few years to the effects of globalization and the

increased demand for goods and services. With this significant growth, logistics management is complex and challenging due to lack of trackability within the supply chain and the business operation’s threat to sustainability. Implementing innovations and solutions in logistics operations is therefore important to overcome these issues. However, these implementations are hindered by various challenges. This paper employs a descriptive research method to explore the latest innovations in logistics management, the paper has talked about the innovations in the sector, the importance of this innovations that are derived to improve the logistics. Challenges to successful implementations of these innovations and multiple solutions that can help overcome these challenges are also highlighted. The empirical results shows that companies need to come up with strategies to cub the hinderance into implementation of the innovations in their systems. Involving key stakeholders who understand the company’s goals and objectives in relation to digital innovations, engagement and training of their personnel, breaking down the implementation process into stages and projects step-by-step implementation of the innovations creates a less hostile environment for the implementation on the innovations. Finally, the innovations, challenges and solutions provided here in for companies and policymakers on how to promote sustainable logistic innovation practices, challenges and solutions as to prepare for future changes in the logistics industry in the present-day evolving world.