Big data in logistics: Mersin province

The steam engines and scientific researches produced by the realization of the industrial revolution led to a rapid increase in technological developments in the 2000s. In this context, it is known that technology affects our lives in almost every field. Companies operating in local and global sense make technological investments within the capabilities of being aware of the fact that the enterprises that make best use of technology can gain competitive advantage. In this sense, every day new technological developments bring out new concepts. The most up-to-date and technologically ambitious one is the concept of ''Big Data''. Big data has become one of the most important technological advances today, providing convenience in analyzing and storing data in various fields. Big data is conceptually very up-to-date and used to describe the understanding, development and impact of the volume, diversity, speed and value of information through businesses, institutions and organizations. During the implementation phase of this study, during interviews with logistics companies investing in big data technologies; It has been determined that the big data investments, which have become a compulsory investment for the global progress of the sector, should be supported both by the state and by the logistics companies that are leading in this sector. The aim of this study is to define the concept of big data and its components and to explain its applications and management in the logistics sector. In this study, the importance of big data is clarified by giving examples about the usability of big data in various fields. In conclusion, in this study, some suggestions have been made for the development of future usages of potential big data applications and further development of existing usages.