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Japan Fleet Management System Market Report 2020: COVID-19 Pandemic Likely will Motivate Transport Providers to Minimise Service Interruptions
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The report estimates that the demand for fleet drivers in Japan will increase by 130,000 over the next 10 years and that by 2027, approximately 960,000 drivers will be needed to cater to the Japanese logistics market. However, a labor shortage of 25% is expected because of a declining birthrate, an aging population, and fewer younger people entering the industry.
These challenges are spurring innovation among fleet management companies, original equipment manufacturers, and telematics providers to enhance the working environment, increase productivity, and find deeper operational efficiencies. Japanese truck builders are adding telematics and vehicle monitoring services to their lines to improve driver productivity and logistics through monitoring and route optimization; system provider