Insight Report 4 minutes PremiumSupply Chain Briefing: 5G Reduces Latency and Speeds Up the Supply Chain Coresight Research October 3, 2019 Executive SummaryIn our biweekly Supply Chain Briefing series, we discuss how technology is transforming the various stages of the retail supply chain, including product design, demand forecasting, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, last-mile delivery and sales. We also discuss other developments that relate to the retail supply chain. This report discusses 5G, a technology that can benefit retailers throughout different stages in the supply chain. 5G technology is the fifth generation of mobile connectivity, which succeeds 4G. It has low latency, high reliability and requires less energy than previous generations of mobile connectivity. 5G technology benefits different stages of the supply chain, including production, logistics, warehousing, delivery and also enhances the customer experience. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Innovator Profile: Novel—Driving Conversion and Boosting Loyalty with Branded Wallet PassesGrocery Retailing—US Real Estate Insights: Value and Specialty Grocers Lead Store Expansion as Traditional Retailers Lag BehindInnovator Profile: Nectar Social—Elevating Consumer Engagement Through Agentic Social CommerceWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 12: Forever 21 To Close All Stores; Dollar General Announces Major Store Expansion Plan
