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What is Cloud Elasticity? In cloud computing, elasticity is defined as "the degree to which a system is able to adapt to workload changes by provisioning and de-provisioning resources in an autonomic manner, such that at each point in time the...
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Definition of Same-Day Optimization Same-day optimization is the dynamic delivery appointment booking and execution of intra-day ad-hoc orders through intelligent automated selection of the most cost-effective resource while using time-definite...
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Definition of Strategic Route Planning Strategic route planning is a technology-enabled route planning process that determines the optimal combination and location of resources (e.g. distribution centers, fleet size and drivers) to meet customer...
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What is the definition of Robotic Process Automation (RPA)? Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is an application of technology, governed by business logic and structured inputs, aimed at automating business processes. Using RPA tools, a company can...
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What is the Definition of Digital Twin? A digital twin is a virtual model of a process, product or service. This pairing of the virtual and physical worlds allows analysis of data and monitoring of systems to head off problems before they even occur...
ROUTING, MOBILE & TELEMATICS FAQs What are the most important capabilities of the best routing software? These are the six capabilities that are contained in the best routing software solutions 1. Real-world conditions and constraints models First...
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ROUTING, MOBILE & TELEMATICS FAQs What is Route Optimization? Connect with Us The goal of route optimization is to take customer orders and considering the available resources, road network and operational constraints and determine the combination of...
ROUTING, MOBILE & TELEMATICS FAQs What is Delivery Appointment Scheduling? Connect with Us Delivery scheduling is the process that determines which orders get delivered on what routes and the sequence of delivery. Delivery scheduling may or may not...
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ROUTING, MOBILE & TELEMATICS FAQs What is Route Planning? Connect with Us Route planning is the process that determines which orders get delivered on what routes and the sequence of delivery. Route Planning may or may not include route optimization...
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ROUTING, MOBILE & TELEMATICS FAQs What is Last Mile Delivery? Connect with Us Last mile delivery is the final movement of a customer order from a facility such as a distribution center or store to the end customer. Final mile deliveries are typically...
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The Labor Shortage Problem: Why It’s Bigger Than You Think and How to Address It view the video What is Artificial Intelligence? Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think like...
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ROUTING, MOBILE & TELEMATICS FAQs What is Electronic Proof of Delivery (EPOD)? Connect with Us Proof of delivery (POD) is the process that creates the documentation validating the receipt of goods by customers. Traditionally, POD has been...
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