2027 Supply Chain Outlook: Fast Delivery & Energy Define Logistics Networks
PR Newswire•28/10/2026•08:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Same-day or next-day delivery offerings rose from 24% in 2019 to 58%.
- ➤Power reliability became the top logistics location factor, ahead of transportation access.
- ➤75% plan significant investment in AI demand forecasting and inventory replenishment within two years.
- ➤Tariffs (55%) and shipping corridor conflicts (53%) lead supply-chain disruptions.
- ➤More than half redesigned routes and network flows during the past year.
Expert Statements
Dan Letter, Chief executive officer of Prologis
“Decisions about energy and technology are increasingly shaping where and how our customers grow.”
Dan Letter, Chief executive officer of Prologis
“They need supply chains that can support their ambitions and adapt as conditions change.”
Dan Letter, Chief executive officer of Prologis
“We work alongside our customers, combining our deep understanding of their businesses with our portfolio and solutions to help them achieve their growth goals.”
Susan Uthayakumar, Chief energy and sustainability officer at Prologis
“Companies can't plan their supply chains without considering whether power will be available when and where they need it.”
Susan Uthayakumar, Chief energy and sustainability officer at Prologis
“As AI drives up electricity demand, access to reliable power will shape where businesses locate and expand.”
Susan Uthayakumar, Chief energy and sustainability officer at Prologis
“Companies that plan for those needs now will have more flexibility as their operations grow.”
2027 Supply Chain Outlook: Fast Delivery & Energy Define Logistics Networks PR Newswire
New Harris Poll/Prologis report finds consumer delivery expectations, energy constraints, AI adoption and supply chain agility are reshaping global logistics networks
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