Roland Berger

When a market of global significance departs from a long-standing pattern of healthy growth, it is time to ask some searching questions, is it "just" the economic downturn that has put the brake on the truck industry, or are there other, more fundamental factors at work?

Could the U.S. manufacturing economy be at the start of an extended slowdown or just a brief correction to draw down inventory, and if the economy is slowing, is the U.S. trucking industry on the verge of entering a profit-killing era of overcapacity as it was during the Great Recession of 2008-2010.

Concerned with their organizations' digital capabilities, employees across all generations want to work for digitally maturing organizations.

This study commissioned by the Federation of German Industries (BDI) and conducted by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, provides answers to the questions; how important is it? who are the winners? and what must be done now?

Global logistics providers face the challenge of making the right strategic decisions - they need to develop their current customer/region portfolio to secure access to growth markets.

Companies should adapt to new market trends that pose challenging demands.