VEHICLE ROUTEING AND THE BREWING INDUSTRY: A CASE STUDY. IN: TRANSPORT LOGISTICS

This paper presents a case study of one of United Kingdom's largest brewing group's experience with computerized vehicle routing and scheduling (CVRS) system. The study clearly illustrates that the use of commercial CVRS software is an effective means of reducing freight transport costs. The savings identified in this research confirm the findings of previous studies on CVRS which have revealed savings to usually in the range from 5 to 15% of a company's transport costs. In addition to direct cost savings, CVRS also yields substantial qualitative benefits which ultimately may result in significant cost savings or increase sales. Special emphasis needs to be placed on the proper management of human factors. The implementation measures should aim to gain the acceptance of the relevant personnel and their union representatives for the change from manual to computerized planning, facilitating the smooth integration of the software into existing work procedure and providing training of the system operators.

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    • Originally published in: International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management, 1994, 24 (6), 27-37.
  • Corporate Authors:

    Edward Elgar Publishers

    William Pratt House, 9 Dewey Court
    Northampton, MA  United States  01060-3815
  • Authors:
    • Eibl, P G
    • Mackemzie, R
    • Kidner, D B
  • Publication Date: 2002

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  • English

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  • Features: Figures; References; Tables;
  • Pagination: p. 297-307
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  • Accession Number: 00962995
  • Record Type: Publication
  • ISBN: 1840645512
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Sep 14 2003 12:00AM