Purpose – In this chapter, the potential of Milk Run logistics, a method for consolidating freight, is analysed. Milk Run logistics provides a host of possibilities for consolidating freight transport activities and thus using transport capacity efficiently. It utilizes one vehicle to conduct several pick-ups/deliveries in a round trip, which means that the pick-up/delivery points should be located in a limited area which can be covered in a one-day trip. Findings – Milk Run logistics seems highly beneficial in congested urban environments in developed and developing countries although it may also work in other areas. Furthermore, it can be linked to long-distance logistics, by rail for example, in the national and world-wide network of large companies. Application – Examples for three automotive companies are given: Toyota with its logistic concept for the Bangkok region, Webasto, a supplier of hardtops and other car parts, and Audi, a daughter company of Volkswagen. All of them have introduced green logistics concepts including Milk Runs, which help to reduce CO2, waste material and – last but not least – costs. Implications – The chapter concludes with indicating the high potential of Milk Run logistics to China and its rapidly developing automotive industry.


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    Title :

    Efficient Green Logistics in Urban Areas: Milk Run Logistics in the Automotive Industry


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    Publication date :

    2012


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    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



    Classification :

    DDC:    388.3472095 / 388.0951 / 388.4/0951 / 388.40951
    RVK:    RR 69771
    BKL:    55.83 Stadtverkehr, Nahverkehr / 74.75 Verkehrsplanung, Verkehrspolitik



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