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A New Era in Transport Logistics with Big Data and Self-Driving Trucks

Logistics Viewpoints

Fuel prices and a shortage of drivers are putting transport logistics under immense pressure. Taking all aspects into account is the only way for logistics companies to have a solid foundation for decision making and holistic optimization. This is where big data technologies come into play.

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What’s Big Data in Supply Chain & Logistics? Why Should I Be Looking at This Tech Trend?

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It is real, and the volume of data being produced every 48 hours rivals that of all data and information gathered over thousands of years of human history, explains Bernard Marr. Big data in supply chain has become synonymous with better business, improving efficiency in the supply chain, continually improving and innovation.

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Big Data-as-a-Service: Creating New Value for Peak Season Agile Logistics

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Differentiation in the supply chain rests at the crossroads of digital transformation and applied data. Today’s shippers, carriers, and logistics service providers (LSP) face an uphill battle in securing available capacity, allocating resources, and planning for an uncertain peak season.

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Multimodal Big Data Applications You Don’t Want to Miss

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In the current age of automation in the supply chain, digital platforms, mobile apps, and inter-connectedness, it is more important than ever for shipping and logistic companies to keep up with the best multimodal big data applications available.

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5 More Reverse Logistics Metrics to Track

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Across returns supply chains—a core component of reverse logistics—the need to improve performance has never been higher. Companies across the globe have taken note of the value of big data analytics in logistics and how tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and core metrics can dramatically affect supply chain performance.

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Will Cloud Computing in Logistics Replace On-Premises Systems for Good?

Logistics Viewpoints

This business model provides many advantages: Processing big data efficiently. How cloud computing is used in logistics. Also for logistics, cloud computing and artificial intelligence is opening up fantastic new opportunities. Cloud computing bundles all the data and services in one single infrastructure.

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Three Key Trends In Logistics E-Commerce

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With the increase in the popularity of e-shops and delivery companies, the logistics e-commerce business keeps growing. It faces more and more challenges, as the customers need companies to be quick and increase their logistics performance more than ever before. Digitalization And Automation For Logistics E-Commerce Providers .