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

Logistics Viewpoints

This is where big data technologies come into play. Big data for real-time optimizations in transport logistics. Logistics and transport service providers create enormous data records as they manage the flow of goods. Massive potential – thanks to big data combined with self-driving trucks.

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Getting Smart With Logistics Big Data

Freightos

And, like many other logistics startups , we’re particularly enthusiastic about how Big Data can change the way goods are moved around the world. Getting Smart With Logistics Big Data. A more stressful environment for manufacturers and shipping companies. The result? Bottom line?

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Big Data: a Big Decision

Supply Chain Trend

Big data has been one of the concepts to dominate the supply-chain scene for a while. There is no denying that we’re getting more connected, we consume more and more data, and we produce exponentially more data, but like any concept, big data is not a holy grail for every supply chain. INDUSTRY SPECIFICS.

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What Does the Future Hold for Big Data Applications at My Company in the Next 5 Years?

GlobalTranz

Big data applications are already impacting supply chain entities around the globe, but some of its most interesting possibilities may have yet to be realized. However, the current progression of big data does give rise to some very tangible benefits to your company within the next five years.

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FedEx Works to Monetize their Big Data

Logistics Viewpoints

But it turns out big logistics firms also generate Big Data, and they are also working to monetize this data. FedEx Dataworks is an organization within FedEx that uses data science and machine learning to help make shipping more efficient. We have always been good at capturing data.

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Big data and supply chain logistics optimization: Illusion vs. reality

DELMIA Quintiq

Not one supply chain conference or event goes by without some random discussions on big data. Presenter after presenter make grandiose statements about how big data will change the way supply chains operate and how everything will be incredibly different. Now, that would be some useful information – big data or otherwise.

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6 Manufacturing Trends You Need to Know

Arena Solutions

The global manufacturing sector has seen an upswing, a technological renaissance of sorts. Since the start of 2012, more people graduating from college and universities are entering the engineering/manufacturing fields. The manufacturing sector has been severely impacted by this trend because production jobs are highly technical.