In October 2018, Maersk invested $21.6 million in a New York based company as a path to offer its customers a way to instantly book US truckload service. This initiative is part of a broad set of initiatives aimed at creating a more digital experience for customers. Name this New York based company.
Loadsmart
Name the platform that Maersk launched in 7 European countries this year that is a one-stop-shop allowing timely and efficient handling of exports and imports for customers.
Digital Customs Clearance platform
What is the time taken by an average unicorn to reach a billion dollar valuation?
According to the World Economic Forum, it roughly takes "4.4 years". In contrast, a typical Fortune 500 company took 20 years to achieve this status
What is the phenomenon that explains the success of Amazon over brick and mortar shops?
Long Tail Phenomenon
This application performance company has a 5-year contract with Maersk to support Maersk Line's strategy to become the digital leader within the shipping sector. Maersk is using this company’s technology to monitor business-critical applications and services and provide the ability to troubleshoot performance bottlenecks across the company. Name this technology company
Riverbed Technology
90% of world’s information was produced in the last how many years?
2 years
In its endeavor to become a digital leader in the shipping sector, Maersk launched this fully digitally enabled online product that simplifies the buying process for customers wherein they can gain complete visibility of the price and terms that will ensure cargoes get on board.
Maersk Spot
Various industry leaders consider "FANG" / "FAAG" as their potential competitors. What does FANG (or) FAAG refer to?
Facebook Amazon Netflix Google / Facebook Amazon Apple Google
Uber doesn't own cars, Airbnb doesn't own rooms, Skype doesn't own network towers. What is the essence of their business model?
Aggregation
Launched in 2017, Maersk’s digital shipping platform enables customers to book, manage and monitor shipments at the click of a button- thereby reducing international trade barriers, especially for SME’s. Name this platform
Twill