Responding to the Eco-Sustainability Logistics Challenge : Using Sensor Information to Increase the Eco-Effectiveness of the Transportation Chain
ISBN
978-88-6493007-7
Type
conference paper
Date Issued
2010-10-11
Author(s)
Abstract
In this research, consideration is given to the exogenous drivers that force firms to engage in ecological sustainability logistics initiatives throughout the transportation chain. We link the sustainability challenge with a solution proposal to make logistics operations more eco-sustainable. Sensors can monitor parameters (e.g. temperature) and enhance logistic decision-making. Low-quality or spoiled products can be identified and eliminated from the supply chain in upstream distribution centers to avoid shipping of spoiled goods further down the chain. A simulation study shows how profits, resource efficiency, and product quality on shelves' in-store can be increased with sensor information which also lifts the food manufacturers' revenue
Language
English
Keywords
Eco-sustainability drivers
sensor technology
traceable quality
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
Yes
Book title
Competitive and Sustainable Manufacturing, Products and Services
Publisher
PoliScript
Publisher place
Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Start page
1
End page
8
Pages
8
Event Title
2010 International Conference Advances in Production Management Systems (APMS)
Event Location
Cernobbio, Como, Italy
Event Date
11.-13.10.2010
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
69801