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First Coined In 2012 Real-Time Logistics trend icon

Real-Time Logistics

Tech-savvy businesses use real-time conversation in social media to generate insights that help with supply chain and logistical planning to eliminate waste and maximize profits.

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A Graded A in 2026 ·
an exceptional prediction that grew more true over time

How this trend held up

Supply chain software continues to grow more sophisticated as large retailers and other distributors implement new tools to get better forecasts and leverage social conversation data to run better.

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