Automotive

Currently in its eighth year, thus research study tracks the purchasing patterns of automotive tools (hand tools, power tools, handheld diagnostic tools, pneumatic /air tools, and tool storage devices) among US technicians. About 500 automotive service professionals were surveyed in May 2016. To have qualified as a respondent, an automotive technic...

The supply chain market is becoming more complex in a time-constrained environment as speed of delivery and user experience emerge as critical factors; in fact, instant and same-day delivery solutions are now key service differentiators. Firms must rethink their strategies and devise more agile models that leverage economies of scale and still meet...

With the growth of online retail in Europe, the return logistics market is seeing tremendous expansion and giving rise to a range of new participants offering innovative returns models. By 2020, the business for logistics companies focusing on product returns will double. This implies significant growth of nearly 13% over the next 5 years and provi...

09 Aug 2016  |  Global  |  Megatrends

Future of the Internet Economy

Mobile Internet the Way Ahead

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The Internet is changing the way one functions, socializes, and shares information across the globe. With regions expanding beyond the normal boundaries due to the impact of urbanization, there is a need for improved infrastructure channels for being connected. Increased Smartphone adoption rates and broadband technologies have resulted in improved...

Rapid advancement of technologies and their declining costs provide new opportunities to meet the increasingly stringent emission and safety standards of vehicles and significantly enhance the driving experience. Several technology alternatives and pathways are available for meeting desired functional and performance goals, some of which come with ...

The objective of this research was to identify trends within the aftermarket market for batteries, tires, motor oils, and brake pads, measure factors driving product selection, identify brand use and preference trends in all categories, and evaluate purchase channel opportunities. The markets for the 4 categories are concentrated among one to three...

Technological innovations such as delivery drones, autonomous driverless cars, and smart factories that have robotic co-workers are already having a profound effect on the way industries function. Widespread adoption of advanced mobile technologies and new platforms and systems are expected. Although it is difficult to predict exactly what advances...

This research service aims to identify trends within the automotive aftermarket for batteries, tires, motor oils, and brake pads. It also measures factors driving product selection, identifies brand use and preference trends by category, and evaluates purchase channel opportunities for each product. The 4 replacement parts markets are concentrated ...

The overall objective of this research service was to understand European customers desirability and willingness to pay for advanced telematics and infotainment features. Telematics and infotainment features have a limited influence in the overall vehicle purchase decision. The perceived safety of the vehicle ranks high in markets such as Russia, ...