How to infer relationships between companies with Big Data?
The use of geospatial data provides deep insight into the logistical, legal, and commercial relationships between corporations and facilities of different companies all over the world. Location intelligence and foot traffic analytics have revolutionized the way in which businesses generate competitive advantages within the various business sectors, being able to infer the behavior and relationships […]
How to avoid delays in supply chain processes with Big Data?
The current global crisis in supply chains is forcing companies to manage their distribution methods by adopting a proactive approach based on Big Data and advanced analytics. Most supply chain delays do not occur when goods are in motion between suppliers and locations. Instead, delays typically occur in handoffs between organizations and suppliers There are […]
Location analytics to Optimize Distribution Routes
Location intelligence through techniques based on Big Data collects spatial data in order to improve the decisions made in logistics centers, allowing the use of location and its related data points, creating solutions, and optimizing distribution routes. This new technological tool finds its immediate application in space-dependent businesses, such as delivery and logistics companies. The data collected through infrastructure […]
Location analytics to understand wholesalers distributors
Foot traffic and location analytics help wholesale distributors maximize profits, allowing them to reveal where operational inefficiencies are and then implement solutions in problem areas. With advanced location intelligence analytics, point-of-interest characterization, and supply chain-centric foot traffic analytics, distributors can now truly understand their channels on a line-by-line basis, which can lead to better decisions and ultimately higher profits. Following […]
Can data science mitigate the supply chain crisis impact?
The current global crisis in supply chains is forcing companies to manage their distribution methods by adopting a proactive approach based on Big Data and advanced analytics. The supply chain crisis has resulted in restaurant chains and fast food outlets running out of key ingredients (e.g. Nandos, McDonald’s, KFC, and Greggs), shortages on supermarket shelves (e.g. ASDA, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons), disruptions to retailers‘ product lines (e.g. IKEA) […]
Problems with Last-Mile Delivery Processes?
Several companies, especially in the retail sector, have realized that they need to challenge traditional last-mile delivery solutions in light of recent advances in technology tools. With the help of location intelligence that gives access to aerial, satellite imagery and high-definition maps, last-mile delivery processes can evolve to the degree that drivers can avoid traffic and expedite deliveries through predictive […]