Transportation

The ideas, innovations and challenges shaping the future of transportation have economic, commercial and social implications for businesses and citizens alike.

What the Future: Transportation
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Whether you’re in the C-suite or the driver’s seat, it’s easy to take highways and supply chains for granted. But America's economy (and society) depends on transportation — and these systems are quickly evolving, with serious business implications for the short term and the long haul.

Innovations like electrification and automation are driving change in manufacturing and logistics. Labor shortages, politics and protectionism are reshaping interstate infrastructure and international trade. Changing consumer behaviors are redefining car culture, while climate change is influencing both policy and technology.

So What the Future: Transportation explores the questions that businesses will need to answer, the economic trade-offs people will make, and the solutions that will help companies navigate the future. Read on for exclusive interviews with experts and insiders on electrification, automation, insurance and infrastructure, plus exclusive data and analysis on the issues that matter for business leaders in mobility, manufacturing, retail, urban planning and much more.

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Letter from the Editor


How navigating transportation shifts will steer tomorrow’s economy 

Matt Carmichael, What the Future editor

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Shifts


Shifts: Robotization, sustainability and protectionism 

Trevor Sudano Principal, Ipsos Strategy3

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Interviews & Features


Why brands must help customers embrace change through innovation 

Jen Brace, Chief futurist, Ford Motor Company

How focusing on consumers could create an EV future people want

Brand insights from Ipsos’ Patrick Sheposh

Why a climate-centered infrastructure is crucial for a resilient economy 

Justin Balik, state program director, Evergreen

How policy and incentives could pave the way to broader e-bike usage 

Brand insights from Ipsos’ Joann Lynch

What supply chain logistics can learn from the sharing economy 

Andy Moses, senior vice president, solutions and sales strategy, Penske Logistics

Why prioritizing UX for shipping gives businesses an edge

Brand insights from Ipsos’ Peter Mackey

What auto insurance tells us about the future of America’s car culture

Katie Irey, senior vice president of product design, Allstate

How research helps brands reinforce value to cost-conscious customers

Brand insights from Ipsos’ Jeff Repace

Future Jobs to Be Done

Brand insights from Ipsos Strategy3’s Matt Palmer


  

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