Global logistics is such a fundamental part of the economy and experiencing such growth that companies are shifting focus to that industry. For example, within the next 5 years Alibaba will move from selling platform to logistics provider.

According to the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, 25 percent of consumers are willing to pay a premium for same-day or instant delivery, this mind set is putting a strain on the supply chain. But industry experts believe the use of technology such as robots can help alleviate the strain.

According to Digital Supply Chain, a new survey by Sapio Research finds that only 25 percent of those manufacturers responding truly understood what a digital supply chain was. And, only 15 percent have implemented one.