November, 20188 logisticstechoutlook.comIn My OPINIONHow connectivity, electromobility, and automation are converging to sculpt the way freight is movedCertainty is the backbone of transportation. Today, businesses and consumers need certainty that goods and services will be delivered with speed and accuracy; certainty that the process will be safe and efficient; and certainty that this increased pressure will not come at a cost to the environment.A proliferation of new technology in today's market, led by advances in connectivity, electromobility, and automation, has helped our industry respond to this heightened demand, though the modes of delivery for nearly $1 trillion of manufactured and retail goods remain the same. As expectations rise for when and how goods are delivered, industry leaders are sharpening focus on a total enterprise view of the supply chain and developing new, innovative processes to stay competitive in the marketplace.By Keith Brandis, VP, Product lanning, Volvo Trucks North AmericaInnovation is Creating a Safer, MoreCertain Future for the Freight Industryping the ResultsKeith Brandis
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