Gartner® predicts 2026: Logistics must be more bullish (less bearish)

Stay ahead of the curve with expert insights from Gartner. Discover how organizations are investing in robotics, AI, and application modernization to transform their supply chain operations.

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Our key findings from the report

Customer experience overtakes cost
AI and robotics become standard in logistics operations
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Control and orchestration move in-house

Logistics is shifting from cost optimization to customer experience, with service level and responsiveness becoming critical competitive factors.

AI, robotics and digital twins are rapidly becoming standard, transforming warehouses, planning and orchestration while reducing long-term costs.

Companies increasingly take ownership of logistics orchestration using AI, reducing reliance on traditional outsourcing models.