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Open Source Geospatial Logistics Optimization

By Orisys Academy on 20th January 2024

Problem Statement

Businesses within the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) struggle with optimizing geospatial logistics, resulting in suboptimal route planning and inefficient delivery processes. The lack of accessible and standardized tools for geospatial logistics optimization hinders businesses from achieving cost-effective and timely deliveries.

Abstract

Develop an open-source solution for Geospatial Logistics Optimization within the ONDC ecosystem. The project aims to provide businesses with a customizable and accessible toolset for optimizing route planning, delivery schedules, and overall logistics efficiency. Leveraging geospatial data and open-source technologies, this solution will enable ONDC businesses to enhance their delivery processes and reduce operational costs.

Outcome

The project’s outcome is an open-source Geospatial Logistics Optimization solution tailored for ONDC businesses. By providing businesses with tools to optimize route planning and enhance delivery efficiency, the project contributes to reduced transportation costs, improved delivery timelines, and overall logistics streamlining. ONDC businesses adopting this solution will experience enhanced operational efficiency, contributing to a more sustainable and competitive digital commerce landscape.

Reference

All over the world, organizations are increasingly considering the adoption of open source software and open data. In the geospatial domain, this is no different, and the last few decades have seen significant advances in this regard. We review the current state of open source geospatial software, focusing on the Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo) software ecosystem and its communities, as well as three kinds of open geospatial data (collaboratively contributed, authoritative and scientific). The current state confirms that openness has changed the way in which geospatial data are collected, processed, analyzed, and visualized. A perspective on future developments, informed by responses from professionals in key organizations in the global geospatial community, suggests that open source geospatial software and open geospatial data are likely to have an even more profound impact in the future.

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