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. This report is for paying subscribers only. Already a paying subscriber? Please log in to see the entire report.If you wish to learn more about our subscription plans and become a paying subscriber, click here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Essentials Resilient While Select Discretionary Categories Experience Downturn: China Consumer Survey InsightsCombating Inflation—Low-Income and Younger Shoppers Trade Down and Buy Less: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraMarket Navigator: US Grocery Retailing—Exploring Growth, Inflation, Competition, Trends and StrategiesGlobal Economic Outlook Looking More Positive: What’s New
