10+ Business Needs that Geographic Information System (GIS) helps fulfill
- Arpit Shah
- Jun 28, 2020
- 3 min read
Updated: Dec 5
In my previous posts, I demonstrated how GIS technology can help organizations shortlist suitable locations, assess risk, plan logistics and improve operations. These are only a few of the countless workflows that modern mapping technology can enable.
In this post, I highlight major Business Needs that GIS can fulfill, along with examples. Most concepts are adapted from Esri—my GIS vendor—and explained in more detail on their website.The section headings are hyperlinked and arranged alphabetically.
GIS helps track, collate, and analyze information about an asset’s whereabouts, condition, and utilization metrics across its entire life cycle.
Additional Hardware Required? Yes
GIS allows stakeholders to visualize and analyze economic datasets to support strategic decision-making—such as where to invest or how to drive sustainable growth.
Additional Hardware Required? No
GIS supports the visualization, monitoring, and analysis of processes and operations within facilities.
(See Esri’s specialized Indoor Mapping module).
Additional Hardware Required? Depends on the requirement
GIS helps assimilate, classify, and exchange in-situ information across multiple sites—enabling rapid and effective communication between field teams.
Additional Hardware Required? No
GIS enhances visibility and analysis of logistics operations: route planning, fulfillment strategy, asset tracking, and operations monitoring (Refer to my detailed demonstration on Supply Chain modelling).
Additional Hardware Required? No
GIS helps interpret customer behaviours, purchasing preferences, and demographic traits—benefiting segmentation, expansion strategies, and customer experience design.
Additional Hardware Required? No
GIS facilitates end-to-end visualization, analysis, and optimization of business processes, enabling the creation of a Digital Twin for projects and operations.
Additional Hardware Required? Likely
GIS supports project management, KPI visualization, quality monitoring, and rapid crisis response planning.
Additional Hardware Required? Depends on requirement
GIS enables near-real-time awareness of patterns and trends related to people, materials, and resources.
Additional Hardware Required? Yes
10. Risk Management
GIS helps identify and predict risks, assess exposure, and develop mitigation or crisis-response strategies.
Additional Hardware Required? No
GIS is a powerful tool for shortlisting suitable business locations while balancing cost, constraints, and growth considerations (Refer to my detailed demonstration on Supply Chain Modelling).
Additional Hardware Required? No
GIS contributes to digital transformation of Supply Chain Operations and supports workflows in Operations Excellence, Network Design and more.
Additional Hardware Required? No
ABOUT US - OPERATIONS MAPPING SOLUTIONS FOR ORGANIZATIONS
Intelloc Mapping Services, Kolkata | Mapmyops.com offers a suite of Mapping and Analytics solutions that seamlessly integrate with Operations Planning, Design, and Audit workflows. Our capabilities include — but are not limited to — Drone Services, Location Analytics & GIS Applications, Satellite Imagery Analytics, Supply Chain Network Design, Subsurface Mapping and Wastewater Treatment. Projects are executed pan-India, delivering actionable insights and operational efficiency across sectors.
My firm's services can be split into two categories - Geographic Mapping and Operations Mapping. Our range of offerings are listed in the infographic below-
A majority of our Mapping for Operations-themed workflows (50+) can be accessed from this website's landing page. We respond well to documented queries/requirements. Demonstrations/PoC can be facilitated, on a paid-basis. Looking forward to being of service.
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