Optimizing Logistics Management in International Trade: Post-Pandemic Strategies
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed critical vulnerabilities in global logistics and supply chain systems, disrupting international trade flows and compelling organizations to reconsider long-standing operational frameworks. This article examines post-pandemic strategies for optimizing logistics management in international trade, with particular focus on supply chain resilience, digitalization, and sustainable logistics practices. Through a systematic literature review and qualitative analysis of industry reports and empirical studies published between 2020 and 2024, this research identifies key strategic shifts, including nearshoring, digital twin adoption, AI-driven demand forecasting, and green logistics integration. Findings suggest that organizations that proactively embraced technological innovation and diversified their supply networks demonstrated significantly greater adaptability. The article concludes with practical recommendations for logistics managers navigating the post-pandemic global trade environment.
Keywords: logistics management, international trade, post-pandemic supply chain, digitalization, supply chain resilience, sustainable logistics
