SupplyChain Magazine July 2020 | Page 81

81 commonplace and network connection speeds accelerate rapidly , the mapping accuracies of autonomous vehicles and AI software ’ s ability to make real-time decisions will make a significant difference to delivery consistency .
“ At the moment , autonomous vehicles have been successful when they stay within strict operating parameters ,” Walden continues . “ When they ’ re taken outside of those
‘ comfort zones ’, there ’ s so much complexity that manufacturers often struggle to keep up technologically . However , that ’ s the level supply chain solutions will need to eventually be operating at .” Concluding , Walden states that , although R & D of AI-driven vehicles appears to have been slowed down by COVID-19 , the potential for innovation is still present in the market and should be monitored carefully .
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