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How logistics became an essential service during COVID-19

Jul 15, 2020 11:45:58 AM / by Supply Chain Digital

Logistics companies have played a unique role throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and will be a key part of the economic recovery.

Whether delivering essential Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) around the world or supporting small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as they adapt their business operations, the logistics sector has helped ensure the global flow of goods and has provided an essential service for our society during this unique time in our history.

As lockdown restrictions begin to ease across major European cities, it is time to ask ourselves what the ‘new normal’ will look like and what changes we want to see from a pre-pandemic world. Many will see it as an opportunity to reset and re-evaluate their operating model. Too often, logistics is overlooked as a crucial cog in this model, allowing businesses, individuals, and societies to connect and grow together. 

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