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

GlobalTranz

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

GlobalTranz

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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There are Seven, not Four, Important Big Data V’s

Enterra Insights

Nowadays, few people question the value of data. Yossi Sheffi ( @YossiSheffi ), Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, goes so far as to assert data is an organization’s most valuable asset. Today, it’s not people but data that tops the asset value list for companies.”[1] How big is big?

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Unveiling the Power of Big Data

American Global Logistics

A Comprehensive Introduction, the 4 V's, and Its Significance for Businesses Introduction In the era of digital transformation, the term 'big data' has become more than just a buzzword. Data, analytics, and technology are intertwined concepts that are shaping the future of businesses across the globe. What is Big Data?

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Unveiling the Power of Big Data

American Global Logistics

In the digital transformation era, the term 'big data' has become more than just a buzzword. High-volume data, analytics, and technology are intertwined concepts that are shaping the future of businesses across the globe. That’s especially true of the logistics industry. That’s especially true of the logistics industry.

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Leveraging Big Data in Logistics Into Meaningful Business Analytics

Intelligent Audit

One solution is to turn to big shipping data. Shippers can get a handle on their expenses by tracking freight invoices and improving their logistics strategy. . Or in some cases, there are so many data sources and raw data it can feel overwhelming, leading to inaction and not getting the most out of the data.