Multi-Criteria Evaluation
Many geographical business decisions are based on multiple factors. For example, the optimum location for a new site may depend on the density of customers of the correct demographic, distance from competitors and the current land use. One of the key benefits of GIS is their ability to integrate, analyse and overlay different spatial datasets to facilitate informed multi-criteria decision-making.
GIS4BUSINESS can apply multi-criteria evaluation techniques within GIS to combine layers representing various factors that must be considered, applying optional weightings to each factor and producing a set of potential alternatives that can be ranked according to their suitability.
GIS-based multi-critieria evaluation techniques can be used in site selection, planning, emergency response or to analyse geographic risks, such as property flooding and subsidence, or the risk of asset failure due to age, ground conditions and traffic loading.
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GIS4BUSINESS assisted an environment and transport consultancy with several site selection projects for local authority customers, undertaking GIS-based drive-time and service area analysis to find optimal locations for refuse sites.
Utility GIS Improvements
A detailed review was undertaken by GIS4BUSINESS of the state of Portsmouth Water's GIS and asset data. GIS improvements were implemented and have enabled Portsmouth Water to exploit GIS data and integrate GIS with other systems.
Retail Delivery Area Management
GIS4BUSINESS worked closely with eflorist to design and develop a web-based mapping application to enable franchised retail outlets to map their delivery areas, postcodes and rates and to gain greater insight into their network.
Mapping & Crime Analysis
GIS4BUSINESS provided consultancy and development expertise to Thames Valley Police during implementation of mapping and address data updates to internal systems and assisted with improvements to crime analysis, geo-coding and mapping.
NHS Drive-time Analysis
GIS4BUSINESS were asked to undertake drive-time analysis and produce maps and associated population data for several NHS trauma centres in the East of England.