2027 Supply Chain Outlook: Fast Delivery & Energy Define Logistics Networks

New Harris Poll/Prologis report finds consumer delivery expectations, energy constraints, AI adoption and supply chain agility are reshaping global logistics networks

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Supply chain leaders are rethinking how goods move amid faster delivery expectations, rising energy needs, AI adoption and geopolitical disruption, according to the 2027 Prologis Global Supply Chain Outlook. Conducted in partnership with The Harris Poll, the third annual study draws on a survey of more than 1,800 business leaders in the US, UK, Germany, India, China and Mexico.

"Decisions about energy and technology are increasingly shaping where and how our customers grow," said Dan Letter, chief executive officer of Prologis. "They need supply chains that can support their ambitions and adapt as conditions change. We work alongside our customers, combining our deep understanding of their businesses with our portfolio and solutions to help them achieve their growth goals."

The survey identified the forces reshaping today's global supply chains:

1. Fast delivery is the new baseline. Consumer expectations continue to accelerate. The share of organizations offering same-day or next-day delivery has more than doubled since 2019, rising from 24% to 58%. At the same time, 91% of business leaders say customers increasingly expect delivery within a day or two. Leaders rank speed and reliability ahead of price as competitive differentiators.
2. Energy is reshaping where companies build and invest. Power reliability now ranks as the top factor in logistics location decisions, ahead of transportation access, automation readiness and proximity to consumers. Two-thirds of leaders say energy costs have significantly impacted operating costs. Many organizations have adopted measures to manage higher costs, but disruptions to LNG/natural gas supply (41%) and shipping crises (40%) have exposed vulnerabilities.
3. AI is becoming a competitive asset. Two-thirds of leaders say AI adoption is already differentiating their organizations from competitors, and nearly one in 10 are using AI to take share from larger rivals. AI-driven demand forecasting (43%) and agentic AI systems (39%) rank among the most transformative technologies expected to reshape supply chains over the next three years, with 75% planning significant investment in AI demand forecasting and inventory replenishment over the next two years.
4. Companies are continuing to redesign supply chains to manage disruption. Leaders cite tariffs (55%) and shipping corridor conflicts (53%) as the disruptions testing supply chains most. More than half of organizations redesigned routes and network flows in the past year. Companies are also regionalizing (54%), nearshoring (36%) and reshoring (35%) operations.

Susan Uthayakumar, chief energy and sustainability officer at Prologis, added: "Companies can't plan their supply chains without considering whether power will be available when and where they need it. As AI drives up electricity demand, access to reliable power will shape where businesses locate and expand. Companies that plan for those needs now will have more flexibility as their operations grow."

Prologis shared the report findings at GROUNDBREAKERS™, its annual customer forum where business and policy leaders examined how energy access and AI are reshaping investment and supply chain competitiveness.

The full report, 2027 Global Supply Chain Outlook is available here.

To learn more about the conversations and insights shared during GROUNDBREAKERS™ 2026, visit https://groundbreakers.prologis.com.

About Prologis
The world runs on logistics. At Prologis, we don't just lead the industry, we define it. We create the intelligent infrastructure that powers global commerce, seamlessly connecting the digital and physical worlds. From agile supply chains to clean energy solutions, our ecosystems help your business move faster, operate smarter and grow sustainably. With unmatched scale, innovation and expertise, Prologis is a category of one–not just shaping the future of logistics but building what comes next. Learn more at Prologis.com.

About The Harris Poll
The Harris Poll is a global consulting and market research firm that helps organizations make confident decisions in a rapidly changing world. With more than 60 years of experience, The Harris Poll combines research, data science and strategy to uncover insights and guide action. Learn more at theharrispoll.com.

SOURCE Prologis, Inc.