FedEx report finds 73% of automotive leaders see software-defined vehicles as key within five years
FDX•A FedEx report found that 73% of 81 automotive professionals surveyed expect software-defined vehicles to be very or extremely important within five years. Nearly eight in 10 said vehicle technology had changed their logistics models.
1. Survey findings
FedEx’s October 29, 2026, report surveyed 81 automotive professionals globally. Nearly eight in 10 respondents said vehicle technology had changed their logistics models, and 37% said their transport modes had changed over the past year.
2. Supply chain priorities
Over the next three years, 46% of respondents expect to prioritize nearshoring or regionalization, while 44% cited supplier diversification and 37% cited end-to-end supply chain visibility and monitoring. Additionally, 45% expect increased use of advanced materials within five years.
