First Analytics and eMate Consulting announce an alliance focused on advanced analytics.  The two firms have partnered to provide companies in all industries unique capabilities for innovative solutions proven and enhanced by advanced analytics.  By combining and integrating these services, the firms are improving client company performance and producing near-term value in unique and differentiated ways.  Our collaboration will help…

The railroads are a great indicator of the strength of the economy and nobody monitors rail traffic more than the American Association of Railroads (AAR).   Their weekly rail traffic reports are watched closely, even when extreme stresses to the economy are not present. Year-over-year comparisons ("YOY") are common -- we all do it to gauge the strength of our businesses. …

Do you have a research topic to explore or “skunkworks” project you want to start? Don’t have the time or resources? The First Analytics Summer Research and Development Program is your answer. HOW IT WORKS Bring your problem and your objectives to us and we will develop a methodological approach, a project plan, and the resources to complete it over…

  Join us on Thursday, November 14th at the North Carolina Safety Congress in Charlotte, NC where Rob Stevens will be the Opening Session Speaker.  Rob will be discussing how predictive safety analytics can have a significant impact on your current safety initiatives, and in most cases by using the data you already have. Here are the key takeaways you’ll…