What is Parcel Network Intelligence?
Parcel Network Intelligence typically refers to a process involving Big Data to identify and analyze parcel network bottlenecks and/or opportunities to yield Network Optimization. Through Network Intelligence, parcel shippers use data to find new solutions for persistent questions or areas of concern in their parcel network.
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