Collaborative Network Model to Reduce Logistics Costs in a Competition Environment

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2023

Authors

Vazquez Noguerol, M (Author) Other; Comesaña Benavides, A (Author) Other; Prado Prado, J (Author) Other; Pedro Amorim (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology

Pages: 93-106

24th IFIP WG 5.5 Working Conference on Virtual Enterprises, PRO-VE 2023

Valencia, 27 September 2023 through 29 September 2023

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Authenticus ID: P-00Z-812

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-42622-3_7

Abstract (EN): In the current competition environment, transportation costs continue to rise, causing a reduction in the profit margins of companies. There are several tools in the literature to support the planning of logistics activities, but individualised solutions are not yet effective. In this study, a linear programming model is proposed to jointly plan the demand fulfilment of two competing companies by encouraging the search for synergies that enhance collaboration in the use of existing resources. To demonstrate the validity of the proposed mode, a case study is carried out and the results obtained with the initiation of the collaboration are evaluated. In conclusion, the proposed model reduces the logistics costs by up to 13%, as well as decreases the carbon footprint by 37%. By focusing on optimising economic and environmental aspects, this approach serves as a guide for companies to promote collaborations and to facilitate decision making at a managerial level. © 2023, IFIP International Federation for Information Processing.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 13