The new coronavirus (Covid-19), declared a global pandemic, has already reached more than 110 countries and has caused more than 350,000 cases of contagion, leaving the world in a state of alert. As it has caused various forms of shutdown, the world economy, in various sectors, is already feeling the effects of the quarantine.
In an interview given by Angel Gurría, secretary general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD, or club of rich countries), to the BBC, the economic shock is already greater than the financial crisis of 2008 or 2001, after the September 11 attacks of that year. His forecast is that we will only have global growth of 1.5%, – which to me already sounds too optimistic.
Here in Brazil, we have already seen warning signs. Retail saw a 25.2% drop in sales, and Via Varejo, the brand that owns the Casas Bahia and Ponto Frio store chain, had to close more than a thousand stores. If it, one of the biggest retail players in the country, has already felt this blow, can you imagine the small and medium-sized entrepreneurs who need to continue operating more than ever?
I believe that at this moment, even though it is dark, we cannot let the ball fall and we must look for alternatives to lose as little as possible. Furthermore, it is necessary to look for reasonable alternatives that allow activities to be managed remotely, as the entire population is prohibited from leaving their homes until further notice. For those who need to continue their activity and monitor the arrival and departure of goods, tracking technologies have a lot to add and help resolve these and other possible bottlenecks in the current market.
Thanks to the internet and connectivity, tracking tools are now available that offer the best convenience for managing cars and fleets. Through such solutions, businesspeople from any segment can monitor the vehicle remotely, without the need for physical contact, something we need to avoid at this time.