Global Information Systems (GIS)

What is it?

GIS is computer software that links geographic information (where things are) with descriptive information (what things are).

Geography is helping people make better decisions in many disciplines. Geographic data can be gathered and organized to support the generation of information products that are integrated in the business strategy of the organization. A geographic information system is not an end in itself. It is used to create useful information products that help organizations run better. It can save millions of dollars through increased productivity and efficiencies.

How is it used?

At Werner, geographic analysis is the key to making better decisions. GIS serves three distinct transportation needs: infrastructure management, fleet and logistics management, and transit management. Werner uses GIS to integrate mapping analysis into decision support for network planning and analysis, tracking and routing, inventory tracking, route planning and analysis, and more. We can graphically represent and answer questions like:

• Where does my freight originate and final?
• Where is the customer located?
• What regions have the highest fuel cost?
• What Interstates and major highways does my freight travel on? In what direction?
• What is the best location for a terminal, distribution center, or store?
• What is the driver base in this region?
• Where is my freight?

With GIS enabling, applications can interact with visualized data to produce custom maps, charts, and reports to support the decision making process. Users can specify the amount of detail to better focus on specific details. This powerful method of interacting with data enables Werner to make better decisions, faster.

Internet Reporting Capabilities

The AIS team can create custom reports for your company and publish them on the Internet through our secure portal. We give your company the flexibility and freedom to run your reports at your convenience. No calls for customer support are required to generate your reports.

Your reports will be developed so they can be scheduled to run at set times so they're waiting for you when you need them.