Making Data Work for You
There's more data available to fleets than ever, coming from the truck, from their internal TMS software, and from external sources ranging from safety scores to social media. Explore how can use data analytics and business intelligence to turn this data into better safety, efficiency, and profitability.
How to Make Data Work for You, Part 1: Getting Started
What can data do for your company? “It really comes down to what are you going to do to understand your business better internally,” says Tom Poduch, director of logistics design for Transervice. From the December issue of HDT.
Part 2: Digging into Fleet Data Unlocks Greater Efficiency and Profitability
Going beyond canned reports and digging deeper into your fleet data is the key to unlocking the doors to greater efficiency and profitability. From the January 2018 issue.
Part 3: Emerging and Future Fleet Data Technologies
Predictive analytics, blockchain, and other emerging technologies represent the future of data usage for trucking fleets.
More articles on making data work for you:
Big Data is Generating Big Returns
Panel discussion at ATA MC&E explores how to use data to improve safety, cut maintenance costs and more.
ELDs Can Open the Door to Big Data
Why settle for simple electronic logging when it can serve as a total fleet management solution in a box?
How ‘Intelligent’ is Your Business?
Are you investing in “BI?” You undoubtedly recognize the acronym for “Business Intelligence” and, like most transportation professionals, agree it is a crucial strategic tool for any asset-, non-asset-based or blended operation.
Exploring the Cutting Edge of Trucking's Data Technologies
What do terms such as deep learning, machine learning, and artificial intelligence mean for trucking? Blog commentary by Deborah Lockridge, Editor in Chief.
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