Efficient Product Movement – Improving product transport and handling through the supply chain
Start Date: 2003
Target Completion: 2003
Project Status: Completed
Background
The 2002 ECR Tracking Study revealed little progress and low maturity relative to industry best practices in the area of transport optimisation. With only 21% of manufacturers and 33% of retailers moving beyond pilot testing of transport optimisation concepts as defined in the global ECR scorecard, this topic has been highlighted as an area of importance and opportunity. Subsequently, the ECRA Board has now agreed that transport optimisation will be part of the 2002/2003 project program.
Further discussions on this topic have been conducted by the AFGC with key stakeholders in order to refine the project scope and clarify project objectives. The outcome of those discussions has led to a shift in the scope from overall transport optimisation to a more focused examination of order multiples and how current practices can drive reduced cost and increased efficiency across the supply chain, for manufacturers, distributors and retailers.
Scope and objectives
The primary objective of the study will now be to facilitate more efficient transportation within the Australasian grocery industry, by guiding industry participants to improve order multiples and pack sizes. These latter areas are recognised as key contributors to transportation efficiencies and costs (as well as to distribution and store replenishment generally).
Board Sponsor Tim Hockings (CML)
Project Manager: Harris Boulton (AFGC)
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