Logistics 2025: fullfilment and technology

The price of cargo transportation changes daily, and sometimes even hourly. And this does not affect the client in any way. He simply places an order, and the goods arrive exactly on time. And the business gets another puzzle: to find a balance between speed, cost and efficiency. Storage, packaging, delivery, deadlines - all this must work as a single mechanism: quickly, cheaply and without errors. Any delay, miscalculation or chaos in the warehouse means lost money and lost customers.

The solution? Automation of processes, clear inventory management, logistics outsourcing (3PL service) and reliable partnership. Real-time data allows you to predict demand, flexible routes - reduce costs, and digital platforms - instantly find the best carriers.

Business can no longer afford inefficient logistics. The more accurate the system, the faster the delivery, the lower the costs and the higher the customer's trust. How are technologies changing logistics? Let's figure it out together with Sargona Private Capital.

Flexible solutions in logistics 2025: automation of inventory management and tracking, reduction of logistics routine by transferring it to AI, hyperlocalized distribution networks and logistics outsourcing are not “options”, but a reality without which it is difficult to imagine successful business development. These technologies not only help to simplify processes, but also make them faster and more accurate.

Fulfilment plays a key role in this — outsourcing of warehouse and logistics operations B2B in the field of distance selling. Online stores and marketplace sellers transfer storage, packaging and delivery of orders to third-party providers. The goods are delivered from the warehouse directly to the buyer, bypassing the store. This reduces costs, speeds up logistics and allows for flexible inventory management. Ideally: AI predicts peaks in demand, automated systems minimize errors, and distributed warehouses make delivery faster.

Shipping and storage costs can account for up to 50-60% of a company’s order fulfillment budget. To reduce these costs and manage logistics predictably, businesses use technologies to connect carriers in real time. An important element here is integration with platforms that can automatically select the best routes and carriers depending on conditions.

However, even the most modern digital solutions do not eliminate the key task: how to deliver an order faster and cheaper? This is where fulfillment becomes an indispensable tool. Fulfillment is not limited to the delivery process alone. Many suppliers offer a wider range of services, including return processing, custom packaging, and cross-docking (redistribution of goods directly during the delivery process).

The challenge of modern logistics is that demand cannot be predicted 100%. Sales spikes, unexpected drops, and seasonal fluctuations put pressure on warehouses and transportation. Artificial intelligence is already helping companies automate inventory management and reduce storage costs. Predictive analytics analyze customer behavior, past data, and market trends, allowing fulfillment companies to prepare for peak loads in advance. Rather than maintaining their own warehouse infrastructure, retailers are increasingly outsourcing forecasting and logistics to specialized fulfillment providers.

For example, AI-powered platforms can track purchasing patterns, seasonal trends, and external factors like weather to ensure the right products are in stock at the right time. Machine learning algorithms can also identify inefficiencies in the supply chain, allowing companies to respond proactively. This advanced technology reduces costs and improves customer service by preventing stock-out and overstock scenarios, paving the way for smarter, more efficient operations.