Big Changes for Logistics in the Future
In this blog post we will be discussing
interesting changes that can occur due to autonomous technology being
implemented into trucks. Changes such as vehicle design and modifications to
ports allow for a more efficient and effective supply chain. Feel like you have
some creative ideas? Comment below!
What will change?
With the merge of
autonomous technology and logistics, there is more room for innovative designs
for vehicles. If drivers are removed from an operation that means that the
tractor portion of the truck can be replaced with more space for carrying
inventory. With the absence of the trucker, Companies can
save big on the salaries that they would pay and instead invest that into more
autonomous trucks or on other aspects of the business. Another benefit of
removing the trucker is that the truck can go longer without going to rest
stops and only stopping to recharge. The implementation of autonomous vehicles
would render the Hour of Service (HOS) regulation obsolete and would make
transportation and logistics much more efficient. More importantly, routes
would become more predictable which would improve the logistics process
greatly.
Autonomy in trucks would help the process
greatly, however drones that would be able to surpass traffic, would also allow
for the logistics process to be improved. Drones that are released from company
warehouses will be able to fly right to the customer’s doorstep and drop off
the parcel/package. In the end, the implementation of these technologies will
overall improve the time it takes for the package to travel from warehouse to
customer thus improving customer satisfaction as well.
I've never thought about the extra space that will be created in autonomous cars by not having a driver. In the long run this extra cargo space will save a company a lot of money and allow them to transport more goods
ReplyDeleteI just read an article today that mentioned a driverless vehicle hitting and killing a pedestrian in Arizona. Although this was the first occurrence I do see many challenges before this can become practical. I also think there will need to be an better standard of road before this is implemented. Major potholes or construction that may be difficult for autonomous vehicles to adapt to. -Emelie
ReplyDeleteThis blog made me consider the effect of driverless trucks and made me curious about the driving conditions that would have to exist for this situation to become a reality. I believe these driverless trucks would have to have their own separate lanes to provide more protection against the common citizen on the road.
ReplyDelete-Emily Murzyn
Interesting Post!
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