FedEx report shows 73% of auto leaders see software-defined vehicles as key over next 5 years
FDX•Advanced materials and investment priorities
Advanced materials adoption is expected to rise over five years, with sustainability and regulation driving demand despite supplier constraints and higher costs.
Top three-year investment priorities were nearshoring or regionalization at 46%, supplier diversification at 44%, and visibility and tracking at 37%.
Logistics models shifting with added vehicle technology
Nearly 80% said added vehicle technology has shifted logistics models, and 37% changed inbound or outbound transport modes in the past year.
FedEx automotive supply-chain report highlights software-defined vehicles
FedEx released an automotive supply-chain report flagging software-defined vehicles as a major five-year business priority for 73% of surveyed leaders.
A survey of 81 industry professionals pointed to rising needs for supplier diversification, end-to-end visibility, semiconductors, cybersecurity and data integrity.
