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GIS and GPS Applications in Emerging Economies: Observation and Analysis of a Chinese Logistics Firm

GIS and GPS Applications in Emerging Economies: Observation and Analysis of a Chinese Logistics Firm

Bin Zhou, Jeffrey Hsu, Yawei Wang
Copyright: © 2010 |Volume: 1 |Issue: 3 |Pages: 17
ISSN: 1941-868X|EISSN: 1941-8698|EISBN13: 9781609609740|DOI: 10.4018/jissc.2010070104
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Zhou, Bin, et al. "GIS and GPS Applications in Emerging Economies: Observation and Analysis of a Chinese Logistics Firm." IJISSC vol.1, no.3 2010: pp.45-61. http://doi.org/10.4018/jissc.2010070104

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Zhou, B., Hsu, J., & Wang, Y. (2010). GIS and GPS Applications in Emerging Economies: Observation and Analysis of a Chinese Logistics Firm. International Journal of Information Systems and Social Change (IJISSC), 1(3), 45-61. http://doi.org/10.4018/jissc.2010070104

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Zhou, Bin, Jeffrey Hsu, and Yawei Wang. "GIS and GPS Applications in Emerging Economies: Observation and Analysis of a Chinese Logistics Firm," International Journal of Information Systems and Social Change (IJISSC) 1, no.3: 45-61. http://doi.org/10.4018/jissc.2010070104

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Abstract

The rapid development of Geographic Information System (GIS) and Global Position System (GPS) has attracted the attention of both business practitioners and academic researchers. GIS and GPS technologies, through providing optimized schedules, routings, and guidance, are especially important and helpful in transportation and logistics businesses. Though GIS and GPS technologies have been witnessed in many business sectors in developed countries, wide application of these technologies is still in its preliminary phase in companies in developing nations. In this paper, the authors present a study on the application of an integrated intelligent system that consists of GIS, GPS and related technologies to optimize logistic distribution of perishable products in urban environments. Through investigating GIS and GPS usage in a medium-sized logistics company in the unique settings of emerging economies, this paper addresses how these technologies enhance the management of businesses and analyze the interaction of GIS/GPS implementation and several key characteristics of the logistic distribution context by identifying major benefits, challenges, and limitations associated with the use of GIS and GPS.

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