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Logistics is an obvious industry where real-time reporting is helpful for managing distribution. However, embedded BI is even more critical for safety and compliance purposes. Many companies already use embedded GPS data to keep tabs on drivers and make sure they don’t exceed the number of allowable hours of operation. That’s important for limiting fatigue-related accidents. But logging the number of hours a driver has been on the road is just scratching the surface of what’s possible. One firm in Australia (Optalert) actually creates special glasses for drivers to wear that track eye and eyelid movement to detect early signs of drowsiness. This information is reported to the logistics operations center so drivers can be instructed to get off the road and take a break. Obviously, this type of data collection is very industry specific. However, it highlights the fact that the uses for embedded BI are limited only by your imagination. What new devices could your industry use to collect critical data? |
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