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Estimating the effect of changing retailing structures on the greenhouse gas performance of FMCG distribution networks

  • The assessment of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of supply chain activities is performed to create transparency across the supply chain and to identify emission-cutting opportunities. Literature provides several generic and case study approaches to estimate GHG emissions. But research often focuses on products. This paper sheds light on how the greenhouse performance of a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) distribution network depends on several (FMCG specific) variables to set up a “CO2 network footprint”. Within a quantitative computational study, the distribution network footprint of an existing FMCG manufacturer is analyzed. Three options being fundamentally able to reduce total GHG emissions are identified: number of distribution centers, performance of the engaged logistics service provider and shipment structure. First, transportation processes for the investigated FMCG manufacturer are analyzed to derive GHG emissions caused by different distribution shipments. Second, initial data are manipulated to simulate variable changes, that is, different logistics structures. Third, results are reported and analyzed to show up how different changes in logistics structures may reduce GHG, without technological propulsion or use of regenerative energy.

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Author:Florian KellnerORCiD, Johannes Igl
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/s12159-012-0063-3
Parent Title (English):Logistics Research
Document Type:Article (peer reviewed)
Language:English
Publication Year:2012
Tag:Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG); Distribution network analysis; GHG/CO2 network analysis; Carbon network footprint; Carbon performance
Volume:4
Issue:3-4
First Page:87
Last Page:99