International Journal of Supply Chain Management
Vol 15, No 3 (2026): International Journal of Supply Chain Management (IJSCM)

Intelligent Transportation Systems - A tool for enhancing Supply Chain for Quick Commerce Businesses

Sanjeev Kumar (Senior Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Official Member, Forbes Technology Council)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Jun 2026

Abstract

The concept of Integrated Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) or Smart Traffic Management System operating within a Connected Digital Ecosystem (such as Digital Twins) represents the zenith of modern ITS and smart city planning - moving from standalone, reactive traffic control to a unified, urban predictive ecosystem, that is proactive. This article explains how a single pane of glass for urban mobility, created by leveraging digital infrastructure and systems engineering, effectively address critical challenges of rapid urbanization including growing congestion, environmental and safety issues to benefit quick commerce and e-commerce businesses whose supply chains, earnings and margins are heavily affected by their last-mile logistical efficiencies. The article shows that ITS reduces urban travel times by 25 and congestion by 30%, while increasing intersection efficiency by 40% and cutting unnecessary stops by 20%. By integrating AI and IoT, these systems optimize logistical operations and reduce company costs by 10–30%. This study offers practical insights for traffic regulators and e-commerce professionals aiming to optimize last-mile logistics, accelerate business growth, and secure customer loyalty by elevating the delivery experience.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJSCM

Publisher

Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Engineering Environmental Science Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Transportation

Description

International Journal of Supply Chain Management (IJSCM) is a peer-reviewed indexed journal, ISSN: 2050-7399 (Online), 2051-3771 (Print), that publishes original, high quality, supply chain management empirical research that will have a significant impact on SCM theory and practice. Manuscripts ...