Integrated logistics network for the supply chain of locally produced food, Part I: Location and route optimization analyses

Sammanfattning

Due to a growing interest in locally produced food (LPF), there is a tendency of promoting local food systems. The objective of this study was to investigate the existing flow of LPF from producers to consumers and develop a coordinated and efficient distribution system for producers in Halland region, Sweden. An integrated logistics network (ILN) embracing producers, retailers, a collection centre (CC) and a distribution centre (DC) was proposed. Data collection, location analysis and route optimisation analysis were conducted. Geographic information system (GIS) and Route LogiX software were utilised for the analyses. Four scenarios of food distribution were identified and analyzed. When compared to the existing system, the best scenario improved transport distance, time and number of routes up to 93%, 92% and 87% respectively. The distribution of LPF was integrated into large scale food distribution channel (LSFDC) and this could increase the sustainability of local food system

Nyckelord

Locally produced food; Location analysis; Route optimisation; Collection centre; Distribution centre

Publicerad i

Journal of Service Science and Management
2011, volym: 4, nummer: 2, sidor: 174-183
Utgivare: Scientific Research

SLU författare

• Bosona, Techane

  • Institutionen för energi och teknik, Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
    

• Gebresenbet, Girma

  • Institutionen för energi och teknik, Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
    

• Nordmark, Ingrid

  • Institutionen för energi och teknik, Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
    

• Ljungberg, David

  • Institutionen för energi och teknik, Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
    

UKÄ forskningsämne

Livsmedelsvetenskap
Jordbruksvetenskap
Miljö- och naturvårdsvetenskap

Publikationens identifierare

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4236/jssm.2011.42021

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