PepsiCo, the food and beverage company said in a press release it intends to put in more Gatik autonomous trucks throughout its North American supply chain in a multi-year deal.
It is worth noting that PepsiCo has partnered with Gatik since 2022 and now runs a fleet of 41 autonomous trucks throughout Texas, Arizona as well as Arkansas, confirmed Gatik to Supply Chain Dive in an email.
As per PepsiCo in an email, autonomous trucking, especially on short and repeatable routes, has the ability to help them drive more reliable operations and minimise variability, thereby enabling them to provide a more consistent service experience.
PepsiCo said the deployment of Gatik autonomous trucks happens to be a part of a conscious push to modernize how its products move through its transportation network.
The deal of PepsiCo with Gatik is focused on boosting capacity where it is needed, which will include high-demand regional networks which are indeed hard to staff and essential for keeping shelves full for consumers, the release said.
Gatik said that it is a nuanced, meticulously orchestrated procedure to integrate driverless trucks into a supply chain as intricate as PepsiCo’s, as you can envision.
Gatik further added that safety is our North Star and that they have devoted the time to go through comprehensive safety evaluations and incorporate into supply chain of PepsiCo in a dependable and secure manner.
Interestingly, Gatik’s driverless trucks can very well operate on highways and surface streets when it comes to end-to-end deliveries. They also can alter routes when necessary for complicated regional logistics networks as well as reach numerous pickup and dropoff locations, said the release.The release says that this allows PepsiCo to adjust route plans to daily operational requirements, such as adding or eliminating stops, reacting to demand shifts, and adjusting to levels of activity throughout its distribution centers, said the release.
This adaptability allows PepsiCo to enhance on-time performance and at the same time add capacity without altering its current operations.
PepsiCo has been evaluating new fleet technologies to enhance its transport operations. The organization has also been electrifying its fleet, in addition to autonomous trucks. launch in 2027. PepsiCo has also partnered with shippers such as Ikea and
The company last year said its EV semitrucks will save $1 million in fuel.
