PPG Launches InsightsNav Analytics for Marine Operators

PPG Industries, Inc. PPG has introduced PPG InsightsNav, an analytics platform aimed at helping shipowners and operators better manage, plan and optimize seastock coatings purchasing data.

The InsightsNav tool is designed to address a common challenge in the marine industry, wherein marine operators have to rely on fragmented and limited historical data, which often makes long-term planning and cost control difficult. The tool will organize coatings purchasing data into a standardized and user-friendly format, enabling more informed port selection and strategic order consolidation, which helps save significant costs.

The platform also supports improved forecasting and budgeting based on historical trends. With real-time, interactive dashboards, marine professionals can continuously analyze data to forecast future needs more accurately. The platform, accessible globally through a secure interface, reflects PPG’s ongoing focus on digital innovation by providing predictive insights and identification of cost-saving opportunities.

PPG stock has lost 7.6% over the past year against the industry’s 1.3% decline.

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PPG currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

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