Originally published at: https://developer.nvidia.com/blog/smarter-retail-data-analytics-with-gpu-accelerated-apache-spark-workloads-on-google-cloud-dataproc/
A retailer’s supply chain includes the sourcing of raw materials or finished goods from suppliers; storing them in warehouses or distribution centers; and transporting them to stores or customers; managing sales. They also collect, store, and analyze data to optimize supply chain performance. Retailers have teams responsible for managing each stage of the supply chain,…