FedEx report finds 73% of auto leaders see software-defined vehicles as key in next five years

• FedEx published an automotive supply-chain outlook with Reuters Events, citing a survey of 81 industry executives globally.
• 73% expect software-defined vehicles to be very or extremely relevant to their business within five years.
• Nearly 80% reported logistics model changes due to rising vehicle technology content; 37% changed inbound or outbound transport modes over the past year.
• Investment priorities over the next three years centered on nearshoring at 46%, supplier diversification at 44%, end-to-end traceability at 37%.
• 45% expect greater use of advanced materials within five years, with limited suppliers, qualification timelines, cost pressures cited as constraints.

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