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Analysis Nobody Asked For: Is it time to ban fireworks? Apple is curious.

If you have an iPhone and have News notifications enabled, you likely got a notification yesterday with this question: Is it time to ban fireworks? Apple cited this article: https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/environment/fireworks-environmental-impact/ We’re not here to answer that question exactly. We don’t take a strong stance one way or the other, but we will use data to…
Analysis Nobody Asked For: A new era of NBA Champions

From 1959 until 1966, the Boston Celtics won every single NBA championship. Eight Championships, eight years in a row. That is the only time in history where the same champion was victorious for eight years in a row. In fact, no other team has ever won four in a row. That record will probably never…
Analysis Nobody Asked For: May the 4th Star Wars Day

Dun dun dun. Dun da-dun. Dun da-dun. Dun dun dun. Dun da-dun. Dun da-dun. Dun dun dun. Dun da-dun-dun-dun. Dun Dun. Dun da-dun-dun-dun. Dun dun. Dun da-dun. Dun da-dun. Ah, a galaxy far far away. I’ve enjoyed the films so much in my life. I love the universe. I’ve watched every film and show, animated and live. And because…
Analysis Nobody Asked For: Comfort and Cost of Living

Some of the most expensive places in the US also have ideal weather — Hawaii, California, etc. I lived in Hawaii for 2 years and it was glorious. But have we been misguided? is North Dakota really the best place to live? And where do you get the most comfort for your dollar? This is…
Analysis that Nobody Asked For: Movie Directors and their impact on Box Office Results and Ratings

538 Directors comprise the Top 1000 International Box Office, with 254 representing at least two films. Why is it that the highest rated directors are actually the worst performing at the box office? We review IMDB Ratings and the Top 1000 movies at the Box Office to try and find correlations. You’ll see “tickets” referred…
Analysis that Nobody Asked For: NBA Blocks Per Game Leaders

In the 2023–24 NBA Season, two rookies (Victor Wembenyama and Chet Holmgren) are in the top 5 of blocks per game, and are performing at a high level. Is this a trend or an outlier? Are overall blocks trending up or down? The top 5 players have been trending toward fewer blocks per game for…
Analysis that Nobody Asked For: National Parks and the Centennial Marketing

US National Parks are a treasure. They’re beautiful. Majestic. And I’m grateful of all the work that goes into building and maintaining these parks each year. 2016 was the 100 year anniversary and the entire Parks System made a huge effort to improve visitation through various marketing campaigns. Was that effort successful? Are people going…
5 Metrics for Every Warehouse Manager

Introduction When you’re leading a warehouse, metrics can sometimes feel like a necessary evil. Or sometimes even an unnecessary evil. But metrics are more than just numbers; they are tools that enable managers to make informed decisions, streamline processes, and ensure that your warehouse is aligned with business objectives. Here are five key metrics that…
Procurement Analytics 101: The 2023 Guide

Introduction Within the landscape of supply chain management, procurement analytics has become more critical than ever. For business leaders, particularly Vice Presidents of Supply Chain, the challenges of reducing costs, decreasing risk, and developing talent have taken center stage. In this concise guide, we’ll delve into Procurement Analytics 101, providing you with a straightforward overview…
From Data to Action: Leveraging Analytics for Real-Time Supply Chain Decision-Making

Raw data that is stuck inside a website, database, or an ERP system is as useless as a hammer sitting in your toolbox. Or a fully charged iPhone with the power off. Or a guitar hung on the wall. These are perfectly good objects, but have absolutely no utility until YOU do something with it.…