FaaS market will see over US$900 billion in revenues by 2030
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, Aug. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- In a recent B2B technology survey of 455 U.S.-based companies across nine verticals, ABI Research finds 41% of logistics respondents view Freight as a Service (FaaS) as a key transformative technology trend. The rapid growth of e-commerce requires new transport modes such as delivery drones and robots, direct-to-car, and direct-to-home deliveries. FaaS will represent 30% or more than US$900 billion of total goods transportation revenues by 2030. Turning freight transport into a service allows cargo capacity to be ordered seamlessly and spontaneously in open marketplaces which will optimize capacity utilization and reduce costs.
"Only 2% of logistics respondents appear to comprehend the disruptive capabilities of ETE Supply Chain Visibility states Susan Beardslee, Senior Analyst at ABI Research "However transparency across multiple modes and suppliers drive material ROI through reduced inventory, lead-time, and losses, as well as enhanced service levels through responses to demand surges and external variables."
ABI Research found logistics firms are adding wearable technologies such as Apple watches, GoPro's and Google Glasses, with 61% adopting as part of their technology innovation strategy. AI platforms are beginning to enjoy growing adoption rates. Data analytics is starting to "cross the chasm" along with the traditional role of monitoring with both leveraging the emerging capabilities of AI. Real time analytics of vast, evolving, and unstructured data are beginning to transform the supply chain.
Key survey findings concerning attitudes towards and perceived benefits of key technologies include:
These findings are from ABI Research's Industry Survey: Transformative Technology Adoption and Attitude – Logistics report. This report is part of the company's Intelligent Transportation & eFreight research service, which includes research, data, and analyst insights.
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