ITS is widely used within transport systems with common techniques for logistics including Global Positioning System (GPS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and advanced information systems.
GPS shows a vehicle’s positioning and aids a control centre in monitoring and dispatching vehicles.
GIS provides basic geographic databases for the deliverers to organise their routes in an easier manner and in a faster way.
Advanced information systems provide real-time information for managers and deliverymen to adjust their paths as new demands occur.
The integration of GPS, GIS and advanced information systems provide high levels of manoeuvrability within transport systems.
Integration provides the following benefits:
- Improved service quality
- Reduced, unnecessary trips
- Increased loading rate