Ronald continues: “With so many vehicles and parts coming from Asia as a hotspot for manufacturing, the traditional model of siloed operations, where each partner operates independently, simply won’t work in the modern world – especially in the EV era.
“There’s no denying that the automotive industry needs a complete overhaul, and it’s good to see smart manufacturers prioritising a rebuild of their tech infrastructure for 2025.”
Tech investments top of mind
There can be little surprise that, as leaders look to take action to resolve issues in 2025, a quarter say they are looking to invest in transportation management systems over the next year.
Other areas earmarked for investment include sustainability and carbon footprint tracking tools (25%), interoperability solutions to improve collaboration between parties in the supply chain (23%) and broader supply chain analytics and reporting platforms (24%).
“For the EV supply chain to thrive, we must shift our perspective from fragmented communication and limited visibility to embracing a holistic ecosystem—one that seamlessly integrates global goods movement to support the completion and transportation of shipments and vehicles through a robust, interconnected supply chain. If we don’t do this in 2025, we will only see more delays and roadblocks in the automotive industry.”
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