Bloomberg Businessweek Oshkosh Corporation CEO John Pfeifer on Innovation at CES 2026
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Jan 8, 2026 John Pfeifer, CEO of Oshkosh Corporation, discusses groundbreaking innovations showcased at CES 2026, focusing on autonomy, AI, and electrification. He highlights the ongoing USPS delivery vehicle program, revealing a mix of 70% battery electric and 30% combustion models. John's insights delve into tariff engineering and the importance of supply chain resilience. The conversation also touches on the future of full autonomy, with airports as a potential launching pad for these advancements.
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Nimbleness Against Tariff Disruption
- Oshkosh emphasizes nimbleness to adapt to geopolitical shifts and tariffs affecting global supply chains.
- The company uses engineers and supply-chain teams to do “tariff engineering” rather than simple supplier swaps.
Validate Before Reshoring Components
- When moving production, validate sophisticated components through engineering and testing before switching suppliers.
- Allocate engineering and validation time rather than treating it as a simple purchase-order change.
USPS EVs In Full Production
- Oshkosh's USPS delivery vehicle program is in production and widely deployed across U.S. states.
- The Postal Service orders remain about 70% battery-electric and 30% internal combustion, unchanged recently.