Scientific Publications
Title:
Understanding the Meaning of Collaboration in the Logistics: Empirical Evidence from the Fast Moving Consumer Goods Industry
Authors:
Trachana, Th., Zampou, E., Pramatari, K.
Published in: 3rd International Conference on Energy, Sustainability, and Climate Change (ESCC 2016)
Abstract:
Collaborative logistics is more than ever in the forefront of corporate priorities as more and more companies understand the potential benefits lying in the implementation of such practices. The continuously crescent interest of the last years has been developed in many aspects, such as collaboration in warehousing, transportation, logistics operations and so on. The implementation of such practices is not limited to international transports or sizeable domains, but it also covers national and urban environments where the first estimations give significant results. As a consequence, the collaboration in freight transport operations in the urban context has gained ground not only for the business sector, but also for the academia.
The research on collaborative logistics covers different topics and includes analysis of the drivers, impediments, and facilitators, impact analysis and performance measurement, and computational intelligence algorithms for dealing with collaborative distribution. Most of these efforts use surveys and analytical approaches as a research method and highlight the need for further research based on actual cases. Besides, most of the previous research focuses on the examination of a specific collaborative logistics practices while the comparison of various alternatives is underrepresented.
In an attempt to evaluate potential synergies and the value of collaboration among various stakeholders, including retailers, suppliers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs), our study focuses on the urban freight transportation in the metropolitan area of Athens. To better comprehend the domain, we have used three alternative collaborative logistics models that focus on urban areas. Then, by using real transport data from the Greek market, we have tried to assess the presumptive avail from such practices.
Given the interest that exists in the field and in attempt to better understand the problematic areas and the potential chances lying in this sector, we have depicted the current transport flows focusing on the delivery points, delivery frequency and the vehicles’ fill rates. Subsequently, alternative scenarios for traditional Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and e-commerce 3PLs have been designed by focusing on a transport pooling logic. The results indicate that the incorporation of simple transport pooling techniques could grant to both cases a first 10% decrease in the number of routes, 10-15% decrease in the number of the delivery points serviced by a route and more than 15% increase in the vehicles’ fill rate. Taking into consideration that this outcome creates new profit and assists in the better management of the left-overs, the interest in such collaborative practices is transformed in one of the core corporate priorities in the field.
Link:
Understanding the Meaning of Collaboration in the Logistics: Empirical Evidence from the Fast Moving Consumer Goods Industry
Authors:
Trachana, Th., Zampou, E., Pramatari, K.
Published in: 3rd International Conference on Energy, Sustainability, and Climate Change (ESCC 2016)
Abstract:
Collaborative logistics is more than ever in the forefront of corporate priorities as more and more companies understand the potential benefits lying in the implementation of such practices. The continuously crescent interest of the last years has been developed in many aspects, such as collaboration in warehousing, transportation, logistics operations and so on. The implementation of such practices is not limited to international transports or sizeable domains, but it also covers national and urban environments where the first estimations give significant results. As a consequence, the collaboration in freight transport operations in the urban context has gained ground not only for the business sector, but also for the academia.
The research on collaborative logistics covers different topics and includes analysis of the drivers, impediments, and facilitators, impact analysis and performance measurement, and computational intelligence algorithms for dealing with collaborative distribution. Most of these efforts use surveys and analytical approaches as a research method and highlight the need for further research based on actual cases. Besides, most of the previous research focuses on the examination of a specific collaborative logistics practices while the comparison of various alternatives is underrepresented.
In an attempt to evaluate potential synergies and the value of collaboration among various stakeholders, including retailers, suppliers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs), our study focuses on the urban freight transportation in the metropolitan area of Athens. To better comprehend the domain, we have used three alternative collaborative logistics models that focus on urban areas. Then, by using real transport data from the Greek market, we have tried to assess the presumptive avail from such practices.
Given the interest that exists in the field and in attempt to better understand the problematic areas and the potential chances lying in this sector, we have depicted the current transport flows focusing on the delivery points, delivery frequency and the vehicles’ fill rates. Subsequently, alternative scenarios for traditional Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and e-commerce 3PLs have been designed by focusing on a transport pooling logic. The results indicate that the incorporation of simple transport pooling techniques could grant to both cases a first 10% decrease in the number of routes, 10-15% decrease in the number of the delivery points serviced by a route and more than 15% increase in the vehicles’ fill rate. Taking into consideration that this outcome creates new profit and assists in the better management of the left-overs, the interest in such collaborative practices is transformed in one of the core corporate priorities in the field.
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Title:
Incorporating collaborative freight transport operations in an urban context: first insights from the agricultural products sector in the metropolitan area of Milan
Authors:
Trachana, Th, Galli. G. Zeimpekis, V., Pastori, E., Zampou, E.
Published in: 28th European Conference on Operational Research (EURO XXVIII)
Abstract:
By conducting a case study in the Milan metropolitan area, this paper is focusing on proposing, discussing and evaluating collaborative logistics practices across the agricultural products’ supply chain while, at the same time, addressing all the special characteristics that underline their importance. Within this context, three alternative logistics models were analysed and an attempt to assess their impact on economic, social and environmental KPIs has taken place. The importance of parameters, such as family businesses, constrained resources, own delivery means and unplanned production, which now remain unaddressed, has been underlined by the data collection process and a set of questionnaire-based short interviews with farmers aiming to clarify the problematic areas and the factors driving the success of collaborative logistics practices. Thus, the significance of incorporating collaborative practices, such as urban consolidation centres and transport pooling techniques has been highlighted. The results underline the great interest lying on the field and the countless business opportunities that arise.
Incorporating collaborative freight transport operations in an urban context: first insights from the agricultural products sector in the metropolitan area of Milan
Authors:
Trachana, Th, Galli. G. Zeimpekis, V., Pastori, E., Zampou, E.
Published in: 28th European Conference on Operational Research (EURO XXVIII)
Abstract:
By conducting a case study in the Milan metropolitan area, this paper is focusing on proposing, discussing and evaluating collaborative logistics practices across the agricultural products’ supply chain while, at the same time, addressing all the special characteristics that underline their importance. Within this context, three alternative logistics models were analysed and an attempt to assess their impact on economic, social and environmental KPIs has taken place. The importance of parameters, such as family businesses, constrained resources, own delivery means and unplanned production, which now remain unaddressed, has been underlined by the data collection process and a set of questionnaire-based short interviews with farmers aiming to clarify the problematic areas and the factors driving the success of collaborative logistics practices. Thus, the significance of incorporating collaborative practices, such as urban consolidation centres and transport pooling techniques has been highlighted. The results underline the great interest lying on the field and the countless business opportunities that arise.