The $1.5T Logistics Industry: How AI and Automation Are Overhauling Supply Chains

Global logistics spend exceeds $1.5T annually. AI is transforming every stage: demand forecasting (reducing overstock 30-50%), autonomous warehouses (Amazon has 750K+ robots), route optimization (saving 10-20% fuel), and predictive maintenance (reducing downtime 40%). Last-mile delivery remains the most expensive part (50% of total cost) and the most ripe for disruption. Autonomous delivery vehicles, drones, and locker networks are competing to solve it.