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AI won't replace logistics jobs – but UK must reskill fast, experts warn

· Source: mhwmagazine.co.uk

In short

Experts warn that while AI will transform logistics roles rather than replace them, the UK supply chain industry faces urgent challenges in reskilling its workforce to keep pace with technological change. Industry leaders emphasize the need for employer-led training programs, modular learning, and simplified funding to address skills gaps and prepare for digital, data-driven logistics. The discussion highlighted that logistics employs over 2.5 million people in the UK but faces acute shortages amid accelerating automation and digitalization.

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Tags: logistics, workforce, reskilling, automation, training, skills

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