Introduction "Heavy Duty: Resilience at Scale"

Plug and Play is introducing the "heavy duty" sector, emphasizing its critical role as the backbone of the economy. The speaker highlights current challenges such as climate regulations, supply chain disruptions, and a driver shortage, alongside rapid innovation. The discussion focuses on open innovation and venture clienting as key opportunities for corporations to collaborate with startups, transforming challenges into competitive advantages. It also touches on investment trends in logistics startups and the rise of software-defined trucks, autonomous driving, and smart materials.