This is almost universal. If manufacturers are not already doing this they are planning it. There is a lot of anxiety around the business model because a lot o

This is almost universal. If manufacturers are not already doing this they are planning it. There is a lot of anxiety around the business model because a lot of the world is advancing and manufacturers are popping up everywhere with cheaper machines on offer. The moats are disappearing and durable goods manufacturers are clamoring for the next wave in the business model: subscription services for maintenance and support. Ford has a connected fleet service offering that is picking up steam and could prove very lucrative in the commercial vehicle space. A lot of this is rooted in an eroding labor pool that is lacking in bodies, training and experience. This train fiasco is definitely bordering on criminal but it isn't far off from the wave of "progress" that is taking place.