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performance? The survey findings do at least sug- gest such a link – even if the evaluations may not be statistically significant,” says Dr. Klaus-Peter Jung.
FOCUS IS NOW MORE ON SERVICE
With differing aims, distinct emphases are discerni- ble in past projects at strategic, infrastructural and operative levels. Participants estimate that in future projects, aims will shift towards focussing less on reducing costs and more on improving service.
In terms of infrastructural measures, in both surveys retention and expansion of port and rail facilities is
seen as being of minimal – and in 2019 still declining – significance. This needs to be seen as an alarm si- gnal, especially in view of the looming collapse of road traffic.
In 2019, their own corporate growth was again iden- tified as the main factor powering logistics projects in the preceding five years. By contrast, new topics are the demographic shift at second place, Brexit third, and logistics staff shortage fourth. ■
The complete survey can be ordered on hoffmann@miebach.com.
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