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Steve: Klaus, when we talked, you mentioned Autoliv was already doing digital supplier management, had digital sourcing solutions, and was looking at real-time transportation visibility solutions to provide better predicted times of arrival for inbound and outbound shipments. Klaus: I can´t give too many details for compliance reasons.
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As truck driver wage increases are already happening, as noted by Conway for example , shippers need to have a plan of action in place now. Impacts of Truck Driver Wage Increase for Shippers. For those in the shipping industry the need to find a way to cut costs is imminent.
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