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Data Transparency

Methodology &
Technical Specs

At Datup.ai, we believe trust is as important as the data itself. Discover the technical rigor behind the "Supply Chain Trends 2026" study.

155

Validated Responses (N)

Convenience sampling across professional networks.

LATAM

Geographic Scope

Priority focus on Latin America.

Nov - Jan

Data Collection

11/24/2025 to 01/15/2026. Captures fiscal planning.

Verified

Quality Control

Manual identity filtering and Python-based cleaning.

Data Sources

The instrument was distributed through a multi-channel strategy focused exclusively on specialized profiles:

  • Organic LinkedIn Outreach targeted at industry leaders.
  • Direct Acquisition through the Datup.ai corporate website.
  • Email Marketing segmented to professional databases.

Privacy & Ethics

Identity Validation

Corporate credentials (Name, Email) were requested exclusively to verify professional experience.

Total Privacy

Contact data will not be used for sales. The report is fully anonymous and aggregated.

Trust

Manual filtering ensures insights from real actors in the logistics ecosystem, eliminating bots or duplicates.

Data Normalization Protocol

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Phase 1: Manual Curation HUMAN CHECK

Profile Filtering

Before ingestion, records were removed to ensure relevance:

  • Students and Professors without operational roles.
  • Unemployed individuals.
  • Profiles not actively linked to Supply Chain.

Typo Correction

Manual normalization of obvious spelling errors in open fields that would hinder subsequent automatic categorization.

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Phase 2: Processing PYTHON + PANDAS

# 1. Text Normalization
def clean_text(val):
  return val.strip().title()
// "COLOMBIA " → "Colombia"
# 2. Null Handling (NaN)
if value is None:
  label = "No Response"
// Maintains sample integrity (N=155)
# 3. Multiple Selection
  • >> Disaggregation: Used explode() to separate multiple options.
  • >> Real Calculation: % based on N=155 (Total Companies), not total responses.
  • >> Interpretation: Mathematically precise data based on participant base.

Analysis Approach

Descriptive

Exploration of frequencies and distributions to identify dominant trends ("The current snapshot").

Correlational

Variable cross-referencing (e.g., Company Size vs. AI Adoption) to understand segmented impact.

Tech Stack & Tools

Transparency includes the tools that made this analysis possible. Learn about the technical workflow behind the report.

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Fillout

Collection

Dynamic forms with conditional logic for fluid and structured data capture.

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Google Sheets

Storage

Centralized repository for raw data, ensuring information integrity and backup.

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Python + Pandas

Processing

Script execution in Google Colab for deep cleaning, normalization, and statistical calculation.

Generative AI Chatbots

Artificial Intelligence

Advanced assistant for code generation and qualitative synthesis.

Transparency in AI Usage

The use of Generative AI Chatbots was limited to programming assistant functions for generating and debugging Python cleaning scripts, as well as support in drafting and preliminary synthesis of qualitative findings, ensuring efficiency without compromising human oversight.

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