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Advanced analytics meets social good: how Angel Flight West optimizes flight routes for families in need

AIMMS

There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. The Dutch Delta Program Commissioner used analytics to prevent flooding and was recognized with the 2013 Edelman Award. North Star Alliance , for instance, uses optimization to find optimal locations for its mobile HIV-AIDS clinics in Africa.

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Hurricane Ian supply chain impact will last for months

Resilinc

A similar story could be told for manufacturing industries whose supply chains extend into Florida. Florida is a major hub and home to a variety of industries including: aerospace, high tech, healthcare, electronics, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, agriculture, manufacturing, security, and more.

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Top 6 Supply Chain Challenges for 2023

QAD

They also need to use data analytics to gain insights into their supply chain operations and make data-driven decisions. Talent Acquisition Digital supply chains require talent with specialized skills, such as data analytics, cybersecurity, and automation. However, there is a shortage of such talent in the job market.

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The Barbie Trend: 4 Must-Haves for Resilient Supply Chain Planning

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

However, I had been holding onto my closet full of gray and black outfits even after moving to Florida and hadn’t converted to pastels and bright colors until recently. Like millions of other professionals working remotely from home, I ditched my business suits and high heels in favor of more comfortable styles.

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Supply Chain Design: A Tool to Help Maximize Value

Logistics Viewpoints

For example, we can have “Texas Small Volume” customers and “Florida Peak Season” customers, or “East Coast High Margin” customers and “Carolinas High Priority” customers. Moreover, with a pinch of advanced analytics we can start predicting the future events and taking preemptive action.

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Supply Chain Design Crosses the Chasm

Logistics Viewpoints

From a technological perspective, Design remained the realm of desktop modeling techniques for close to two decades since its advent, leveraged by individuals trained in advanced analytics and optimization techniques. Instead, AI powered prescriptive analytics can proactively start recommending scenarios for users to consider.

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How Cargo Theft Stole Christmas

Logistics Viewpoints

According to CargoNet , a division of Verisk Analytics, which tracks thefts along the supply chain for companies, roughly $45 million in cargo thefts were reported through September. California topped the list of states with the most reported cargo thefts, followed by Texas and Florida.

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