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Revolutionising Logistics

Global positioning system (GPS) has largely revolutionised logistics in several sectors and activities throughout the world. Let us take a look at some of its powerful uses.

1. Traffic congestion -- billions of productivity losses are being incurred each year due to delays from congested highways, streets, and transit systems. In addition, traffic congestion results in property damage, personal injuries, air pollution, and inefficient fuel consumption. The adverse effects of traffic congestion can be resolved with the availability and accuracy of GPS, which improves vehicular efficiencies and safety. The GPS can substantially reduce or eliminate numerous problems related to the routing and dispatching of commercial vehicles. Likewise, it is effective in managing mass transit systems, road maintenance staff, and emergency vehicles.

2. Mass transit -- two of the best features of GPS are its ability to automatically locate a vehicle and to enable in-vehicle navigation systems. Both features are chiefly used in many countries. Through the combination of GPS position technology and geographic information systems (GIS), users can readily obtain relevant data and have it displayed on the screens of their computers or gadgets.


The role of GIS is to store, analyse, and display geographically referenced information supplied largely by GPS. Today, GIS is primarily used by mass transit operators in the formulation of effective strategies to keep vehicles right on schedule and notify passengers of exact arrival and departure times.

3. Instant car pools -- newer GPS capabilities are discovered periodically, and one of them is related to instant car pools. GPS makes instant car pools feasible by matching a vehicle with passengers desiring a ride within a certain area.

4. Freight sector -- GPS is likewise a crucial instrument in the freight industry, helping firms track and forecast the movement of cargo and enabling them to offer time-definite deliveries. Whenever a truck runs late or strays off route, an alert is sent to the dispatcher to ensure order comes in right on time.

5. Road networks survey - several countries use GPS in surveying road and highway networks. GPS helps transportation agencies reduce maintenance and service costs and enables them to offer enhanced public services.

With the progressive innovation of GPS, people can expect more effective systems for accident prevention, distress alerts, position notification, electronic mapping, and in-vehicle navigation.


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