Question

1. identify how connected cars can impact the supply chain?

2. explain how connected cars can use RFID to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of drivers' in the supply chain?

3. explain how connected cars can use robotics to improve the supply chain?

Answer 1

1) Connected cars are the one with internet connectivity and access to wireless LAN so as to interact with devices internal and external to car. The impact on supply chain includes:

• The automatic cars will improve the service time and reliability in movement of goods from one place to another
• It can help to better plan the delivery of goods and reduce variability
• It can help to better control and manage inventory for the entire supply chain
• The distribution cost may get reduced due to self-driven nature of vehicle optimizing the entire network cost
• It will enhance the security and reduce chance of accidents

Hence, it will have great impact on supply chain