FedEx report shows 73% of auto leaders see software-defined vehicles as key over next 5 years

• FedEx released an automotive supply-chain report flagging software-defined vehicles as a major five-year business priority for 73% of surveyed leaders.
• Survey of 81 industry professionals pointed to rising needs for supplier diversification, end-to-end visibility, semiconductors, cybersecurity, data integrity.
• Nearly 80% said added vehicle technology has shifted logistics models; 37% changed inbound or outbound transport modes in the past year.
• 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%, visibility and tracking at 37%.

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