Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) and Daimler Truck Financial Services have partnered with Plug and Play, a global innovation platform headquartered in Silicon Valley, to drive transformative change in the supply chain, logistics and trucking sectors.
As a premier accelerator, Plug and Play is dedicated to helping large organizations stay ahead of the curve in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. By leveraging its extensive network of startups and emerging technologies, Plug and Play helps companies address unique technological challenges and gain firsthand insights into the latest trends. DTNA states the platform also offers invaluable networking opportunities with industry leaders, empowering organizations to lead innovation within their respective sectors.
“We’re excited to partner with Plug and Play to drive innovation in our supply chain and logistics operations,” says Kelsey Justice, director of corporate strategy at Daimler Truck North America. “This collaboration strengthens our broader ecosystem by leveraging Plug and Play’s global network, enabling us to deliver more efficient, sustainable, and customer-centric solutions, while also developing more personalized and effective insurance programs.”
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DTNA adds the benefit of vehicle connectivity data in creating enhanced insurance models for trucking is that it enables more accurate, data-driven risk assessment and the development of personalized insurance plans.
“Leveraging Plug and Play’s extensive network will help us tackle critical challenges and drive the digital transformation needed to stay competitive in the ever-evolving transportation industry,” says Tobias Waldeck, vice president of sales, marketing and insurance at Daimler Truck Financial Services.
DTNA says it will benefit from Plug and Play's expertise in identifying and nurturing disruptive technologies. This collaboration will focus on finding solutions to address four key areas critical to the business: financial services, connectivity services, zero-emission vehicles, and autonomous vehicles. Together, the two companies state they will identify and scale technologies that improve operational efficiency, enhance financial processes, and improve industry connectivity for DTNA's customers.
“We are excited to begin the innovation journey with Daimler Truck North America. The Plug and Play supply chain team is looking forward to partnering together; delivering revenue-driving opportunities and finding cost-effective solutions via our global startup network,” says Frederik Bohn, senior director at Plug and Play Supply Chain & Logistics. “Additionally, there are tremendous collaboration opportunities via our vast network of corporate partners that will provide additional value to the Daimler innovation team.”
