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Despite global supply chains being overburdened, decision makers still believe their own supply chains are prepared to meet consumer demand. Confidence in their logistics partnerships is high, with 91% of respondents agreeing that their third-party logistics (3PL) partners will effectively meet their needs in 2021, according to a study presented by GlobalTranz Enterprises.
The survey revealed optimism around future supply chain performance while noting sustained challenges in solving final-mile problems, rising transportation costs and workforce demands.
“Over the past year, companies serving both individual consumers and businesses have had to deal with changing buyer behaviors and inventory management techniques that have created significant supply chain volatility,” says Bob Farrell, chairman and CEO of GlobalTranz. “This survey shows that while there is consistent optimism in an economic recovery, supply chain leaders understand that many new c