DEVELOPMENTS IN THE RETAIL MARKET AND THEIR EFFECTS ON FREIGHT DISTRIBUTION --FREIGHT. PROCEEDINGS OF SEMINAR G, HELD AT THE PTRC SUMMER ANNUAL MEETING, BATH UNIV. ENGLAND 7-11 SEPTEMBER 1987, VOLUME P294

The author examines the changes from supplier-controlled distribution, and from own-account to contract distribution, assisted by systems; impacts on the use of road networks; evaluation of road improvements for industry. The paper describes the nature and reasons for the two major recent changes in physical distribution to retail outlets -the move from supplier-controlled to retailer-controlled distribution, and from own-account to contract distribution. A numerical illustration is given of the differing characteristics of supplier versus retail-controlled distribution. A brief summary of the sainsbury distribution network is described, emphasising its use of and dependence on the motorway and primary road network. The paper goes on to some characteristics of primary road network improvements, and the extent to which the average speeds and reliability of journey times of commercial vehicles can be improved. Finally, by reference to a worked illustration available from the author it is argued that conventional methods of cost benefit appraisal for road network improvement may not capture the 'business potential' released, specifically in regard to the restructuring of distribution networks.(a) for the covering abstract of the seminar see IRRD 816301.

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• Authors:
  • Quarmby, D A
• Publication Date: 1987

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 19-29
• Serial:
  • Publication of: PTRC EDUCATION & RESEARCH SERVICES LIMITED
  • Publisher: PTRC Education and Research Services Limited
  • ISSN: 0266-4569

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Arterial highways; Average travel speed; Benefit cost analysis; Commodities; Conferences; Contracts; Development; Freeways; Freight traffic; Freight transportation; Highways; Improvements; Physical distribution; Shopping centers; Travel time; Trip length; Trucks
• Uncontrolled Terms: Use
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Freight Transportation; Motor Carriers;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00483096
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)
• ISBN: 0-86050-175-2
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: May 31 1989 12:00AM