As the database grows, it will become easier for planners to find cities with comparable population density, businesses and transportation links, Blanco says. For example, Tokyo has a long history of dealing efficiently with high density and complex supply logistics, and might hold lessons for some cities with similar conditions. “Maybe what works in one area of Mumbai could also work in Mexico City,” he says. After the success of this summer’s pilot project, Blanco says, he hopes to continue sending students to gather information for addition to the database. But the system is also open to input from anyone. “It’s an open platform,” he says. “Anyone in the world can access and contribute data.” As the information builds, supply chains might improve as businesses gain the ability to plan according to the real conditions in each city. For example, Blanco says, in North America only about 5 percent of the cost of goods is attributable to transportation costs, on average, but in Latin America that figure is as high as 25 percent. Improving the efficiency of supply chains could cut the cost of consumer goods, improving the standard of living. technology.org/2013/09/10/world-mapping-logistics-megacities/ How much do supply chain logistics cost us? Can we do better?
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