When 5G revolutionises logistics and transport

The development of 5G is expected to revolutionise the logistics and transport sector. This technology will enable manufacturers to reduce costs and be more efficient. Good news for consumers, who will be the big winners of this major change!

The development of 5G goes far beyond the world of smartphones and communication. This new structure brings greatly increased speeds and extremely low latency, which means that more connections can be supported simultaneously. This major innovation offers a multitude of new uses for the transport, logistics and automotive sectors.

A gain for the whole supply chain

Indeed, the logistics sector will fully benefit from the deployment of 5G. The very high speed and reduced latency will allow for more reliable connection and more advanced human-object interactions. Thanks to connected objects, companies will be able to have an almost real-time view of all their activities.

For example, locations in distribution centers will be able to issue an alert when stock levels are too low. A notification can also be sent if there is a problem and equipment repair can then be automatically ordered. This technology will save the logistics sector time and costs.

The fifth generation of the mobile data network will enable companies to have better visibility of the entire supply chain, from the manufacturing plant to the customer, as well as proactive event management.

Optimising fleet management

This enhanced connectivity between man and object will also have a significant impact on the transport sector. Today, each vehicle records information and transmits it to its company. These indicators make it possible to monitor the vehicle's performance, check its condition and ensure its availability.

Thanks to 5G, fleet management systems will have more accurate data and will be able to optimise their fleet activity in real time. Moreover, with 5G, all these vehicles will be integrated into the network and will be able to communicate with each other, but also with smart cities, its services, and of course pedestrians.

A boost for the self-driving car

Finally, for the transport and automotive sectors, the development of 5G should considerably accelerate the work undertaken in recent years on autonomous vehicles. Indeed, in order to function properly, a connected or self-driving car needs to receive and send a large amount of data to the infrastructure surrounding it. The use of 5G will enable these vehicles to exchange this information almost instantaneously and thus guarantee an optimal level of safety. In addition, it will be indispensable for all the new services in and around the vehicle, such as infotainment, navigation and teleworking, which will require a high level of connectivity.

Ultimately, consumers will be the big winners from this major development. Delivery times will be shortened and the traceability of parcels considerably improved. Furthermore, it will also reduce road traffic for motorists. In short, 5G means cost savings at all levels and improved service quality for the customer. A winning formula for both industry and consumers!