Logistics
Data drives the race.
Disruptive Technologies in Logistics
Top game-changing technologies can be leveraged as a weapon for differentiation. How much impact will they have on the business performance of logistics companies?
Cloud computing:
The application of cloud solutions (public/private/hybrid cloud) for flexible, on-demand data access in logistics.
Internet of Things:
Sensors and actuators embedded in physical objects that are linked through wired and wireless networks. These networks churn out huge volumes of data for analysis.
Artificial intelligence & machine learning:
Applications of deep learning algorithms based on artificial neural or Bayesian networks to improve data-driven decisions constantly and automatically.
Data & predictive analytics:
The combination and interpretation of a big data set to create complex models and systems that are used for demand forecasting or predictive maintenance.
IoT in Logistics
![assorted-color filed intermodal containers](/unsplash/tjX_sniNzgQ/5991/logistics.jpg?unique=badc3e7c)
Capacity sensing
Detect and communicate open spaces in a warehouse, port, or parking lot
![Medino cardboard boxes](/unsplash/nXhND4y3riM/5988/distribution.jpg?unique=f8500f70)
Planning & Reporting
Detect and analyze events such as traffic accidents within a delivery network, allowing for more accurate delivery dates
![person holding black samsung android smartphone](/unsplash/-16na5rDDRk/5987/tracking.jpg?unique=7e36a3c2)
Real-time Traceability
Track vehicles or shipments as well as individual items
![person holding white ipad with black case](/unsplash/CyX3ZAti5DA/5989/gps.jpg?unique=b45464ed)
Route Optimization
Map the shortest or most fuel-efficient route for delivery vehicles
![red truck on road during daytime](/unsplash/ucuOscdCaO4/5990/truck.jpg?unique=b4b53a8b)
Energy Management
Monitor and enable decision making about the use of fuel, lighting, and heating/cooling within vehicle fleets and facilities
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Fault Detection & Resolution
Monitor fleets of vehicles, aircraft, or ships for faults and maintenance needs, improving uptime for the fleet