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Windows 10 Support Ends: What It Means for Logistics

Every technology shift leaves a mark on logistics, and the move to the new Copilot+ PC generation is no exception. With Windows 10 support officially ending in October 2025, companies and retailers are replacing computers faster, in planned groups, and with higher expectations for control and visibility.

According to IDC, global PC shipments rose 9.4% in Q3 2025, following 6.5% in Q2, 4.9% in Q1, and 1.8% in Q4 2024,  a clear rebound after the –2.4% dip in Q3 2024. The message is clear: enterprise refresh programs are driving today’s rollouts.

Batch rollouts change the logistics equation

Copilot+ PCs feature built-in AI chips that handle tasks directly on the device. That accelerates replacement timelines, but it doesn’t change how they move through the supply chain. Laptops with lithium-ion batteries remain classified as standard electronics, with the same safety and compliance requirements.

What does change is the pace and precision needed. Instead of one-off deliveries, enterprises plan phased deployments:

  • Pilot sites first, then regional, then national.
  • Each batch packed by model or configuration.
  • Stock staged at regional hubs to shorten final-mile distance.
Evening or weekend drop-offs to keep operations running.

Logistics built for high-value technology

This is where KSM Carrier Group fits in, a carrier designed for secure, high-value tech shipments that demand visibility, compliance, and control.

Our network supports enterprise refresh programs with:

  • Real-time GPS tracking and continuous monitoring
  • 24/7 operations and a control tower team with ~99% on-time performance
  • Door and trailer sensors with advanced cargo-security protocols
  • Tamper-evident seals for chain-of-custody integrity
  • Temperature-controlled (reefer) capacity for sensitive electronics
  • Regional staging and scheduled rollouts, aligned with your IT refresh plan

Why it matters

PC replacements aren’t just IT events anymore, they’re logistics programs with precise timing, regional coordination, and minimal disruption tolerance. Visibility, control, and reliability at every step are the new baseline.

KSM Carrier Group ensures each device moves safely, on schedule, and with the security that enterprise technology deserves.

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Shippers hauling temperature-sensitive medications or high value loads of tech components don’t just want a truck, they want proof. At KSM Carrier Group, we’ve seen this firsthand. For us, providing instant temperature reports, validated equipment, and secure asset tracking isn’t a bonus, it’s table stakes. The demand isn’t just for capacity anymore. It’s for competency. One logistics manager recently told us, “We don’t want to explain to a client why a shipment went off-route. We want a carrier who makes sure it never happens in the first place.” That’s where tech-backed fleets and disciplined procedures make all the difference.