The transportation industry is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Over the past few years, consumer preferences have become a driving factor in every aspect of business operations, from supply chain management to last-mile delivery. As consumer expectations continue to evolve, the industry will bring more revolutionary technologies to market to meet these demands.
In addition to consumer preferences, several other trends are taking shape that will impact the future of our industry. With many transportation companies hyper-focused on safety, compliance, and innovation, technology will become even more central to their business strategy in 2020. In particular, the availability of automation technology, the onset of 5G, and new opportunities for data analysis will bring many opportunities -- if companies are willing to jump on them.
Although there will be many new innovations in 2020, there are three trends to keep your eye on.