It is our experience, that technology estimates tend to be optimistic and there is no reason to believe that these connectivity numbers are any different. But even if they are optimistic, it is what the logistics executive and the firm is trying to achieve. Their business partners will be expected to have the connection ready when they are ready to plug in. Given three years to get to the target connectivity level-the planning must be underway today. Witness the rapid changes in the type of media for connectivity.
Connectivity is a pervasive strategy.
It impacts who and how the firm communicates with its business partners. There are many technology questions. Witness the changes in Internet connections and the legions of new Internet value added providers. There are strategic questions. Where is the highest profit or competitive leverage in a connectivity strategy.