Defining Analytics and Its Supporting Role in Military Logistics Intelligence

摘要

We all hear discussions about the importance of analytics, and it is reasonable to perceive that we are at the front edge of a major innovation associated with the effective use of actionable information in planning and managing logistics support. The word "analysis" comes from a Greek word meaning "to resolve into parts." When its first two syllables are combined with "mathematics," the word "analytics" is created, describing a quantifiable approach to resolving problems. Analytics is often coupled with metaphors, such as big data, data warehousing, and data mining. Senior logistics leaders want to ensure they are developing successors who are able to use analytics in their work. However, the shared meaning of the word is ambiguous.