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Writer's pictureArpit Shah

10+ Business Needs fulfilled by GIS (Geographic Information System)

Updated: Oct 25

In my previous posts, I had explained in detail how Mapping Platforms (GIS) can help businesses to shortlist locations for sites, monitor and mitigate risk, manage supply chain and improve operations.


There are numerous Use Cases besides these. In this article, I will elaborate on the Business Needs fulfilled by Mapping Platformas / GIS using the following structure- a) Name of the Business Need and how GIS can be useful, b) Hardware required? and c) Case Video.


(The concepts are borrowed from, and explained in more detail, on my GIS partner developer's website. Title Hyperlinks will lead you to related content. Use Cases are sorted in Alphabetical order)

 


Description: GIS helps to track and collate information about Asset Location & its condition as well as Performance / Productivity across its Life-cycle.


Additional Hardware Required? Yes


Case Video 1: University of Minnesota, USA

 


Description: GIS helps to visualize and analyze Economic Indicator datasets (geospatially) which aids in decision-making workflows such as discovering where to invest, how to grow sustainably, etc.

Additional Hardware Required? No


Case Video 2: Vayam Technologies, India

 


Description: GIS helps to visualize, monitor and analyze Facility Operations. See Indoor Mapping.


Additional Hardware Required? Depends


Case Video 3: Exxon Mobil, USA

 


Description: GIS helps to integrate, classify and share on-ground Project / Operational information from multiple sites & branches with the central Planning team which further aids in the preparation of an effective Field Strategy and a Dashboard application of Field Operations.


Additional Hardware Required? Depends


Case Video 4: CoServ, USA

 


Description: GIS helps to visualize, analyze and derive near-Real Time insights about the Logistics operations involving and affecting your organization (View my in-depth article on supply chain capabilities of GIS here) such as Route Management; Fulfillment Strategy, Asset Tracking & Monitoring.


Additional Hardware Required? Depends


Case Video 5: Making Transportation Agencies 'Smarter'.

 


Description: GIS help to make better sense of Customer Behaviors and Preferences which further aids in Segmentation, Market Expansion and creating custom Shopping Experiences.


Additional Hardware Required? No


Case Video 6: Walgreens, USA

 


Description: GIS help to visualize, analyze and optimize end-to-end Business and Project operations.


Additional Hardware Required? No, but specialized Software modules may be necessary and these features are available usually in premium mapping platforms only


Case Video 7: The Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands

 


Description: GIS helps to manage Projects, visualize Workflows and aids in charting KPIs, in Quality Control as well as planning for swift Incident Response.


Additional Hardware Required? No


Case Video 8: BP, USA

 


Description: GIS / Location Analytics help to keep track of, and understand patterns about all things that matter - human or inanimate, on a near-Real Time basis.


Additional Hardware Required? Yes


Case Video 9: Utah Department of Natural Resources, USA

 


Description: GIS helps in knowing or predicting the extent of damage, developing a mitigation plan and deploying a crisis response plan. (View a related article of mine, here).


Additional Hardware Required? No


Case Video 10: General Motors, USA

 


Description: GIS helps to shortlist suitable Business Site Locations to facilitate growth keeping the costs and constraints in mind. (View my elaborate article on this topic, here)


Additional Hardware Required? No


Case Video 11: The Shopping Center Group, ISA

 


Description: GIS aids in Digital Transformation of Supply Chain Operations as well as contributes to workflows related to Operations Excellence & Network Design.


Additional Hardware Required? No


Case Video 12: Seneca Resources, USA

 

ABOUT US


Intelloc Mapping Services | Mapmyops.com is based in Kolkata, India and engages in providing Mapping solutions that can be integrated with Operations Planning, Design and Audit workflows. These include but are not limited to - Drone ServicesSubsurface Mapping ServicesLocation Analytics & App DevelopmentSupply Chain ServicesRemote Sensing Services and Wastewater Treatment. The services can be rendered pan-India, some even globally, and will aid an organization to meet its stated objectives especially pertaining to Operational Excellence, Cost Reduction, Sustainability and Growth.


Broadly, our area of expertise can be split into two categories - Geographic Mapping and Operations Mapping. The Infographic below highlights our capabilities.

Mapmyops (Intelloc Mapping Services) - Range of Capabilities and Problem Statements that we can help address
Mapmyops (Intelloc Mapping Services) - Range of Capabilities and Problem Statements that we can help address

Our 'Mapping for Operations'-themed workflow demonstrations can be accessed from the firm's Website / YouTube Channel and an overview can be obtained from this flyer. Happy to address queries and respond to documented requirements. Custom Demonstration, Training & Trials are facilitated only on a paid-basis. Looking forward to being of service.


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