Title: Improving the efficiency of regional supply chains
Abstract: FDF Management Pty Ltd recently examined a Victorian region which has the potential for economic gains to flow from improvements in freight transport. The study explored the feasibility of using contract-logistics arrangements to handle more of the freight generated by the region. Contract-logistics was defined to include carriage and storage for the entire supply chain. Recognising that many of the large enterprises in the area use contract logistics, the study focused on small to medium size manufacturing and agribusinesses moving palletised loads, often in less-than-truck-load quantities. The findings were influenced by interviews with freight shippers and freight carriers to characterise the task. Using FDF's FreightInfo to provide the control-totals, regional freight flows were assembled into a regional 'freight-matrix'. This matrix covered the origin, destination, commodity-type, pack-type, mode, logistics arrangements and tonnages. The study indicated to all parties the level of commercial opportunities available. For suppliers of logistics services, the study produced information on the regional market relevant to the appraisal of business plans.
Publication Year: 1999
Publication Date: 1999-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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