Post on 30-May-2015
ECR UK Sustainable Distribution
Things to cover today
• ECR UK Work Programmes• Sustainable Distribution Workgroup
• Aims & Objectives• Who’s involved
• Areas of Focus• 2008• 2009
• Outcomes
ECR UK Work Programmes
Why Sustainable Distribution?
ECR member companies account for approximately one half of all UK grocery road miles travelled.
Defra’s Food Industry Sustainable Strategy has identified ECR as a key way to drive collaboration for a more sustainable supply chain.
Brings together the experts from the leading retailers and manufacturers to drive awareness and change in the industry.
What does the group aim to do?
Reduce the miles travelled by our Industry
• Identify focus areas• Define best practice• Overcome common obstacles• Drive awareness and collaboration through:
• Case studies• Group participation
• Publish on the ECR web site (www.igd.com/ecr)• Cascade across the wider industry
Our Journey so far...
ActionMain
impactCO2
reductionGreater capacity vehicles Fewer 6.5%
Out of hours deliveries Friendlier [0%]1
Engine specifications Friendlier 0.4%
Vehicle telematics/CVRS Fewer 2.3%
Transport collaboration Fewer 3.8%
Logistics system redesign Fewer 2.8%
TOTAL Both 14.2%2
Source: Faber Maunsell (2007. p.43, Tables 26&27)
ECR UKTransport collaboration
Logistics system redesign
Transport Collaboration Guide
7 Step Process Case Studies1. Produce Summary of Lanes
& Volumes
2. Identify Potential Collaborative Lanes
3. Agree Rates on Lane by Lane basis
4. Agree KPI’s & Review Mechanism
5. Run Pilot
6. Review Pilot
7. Roll Out
www.igd.com/transportcollaboration
Guide to Consolidation
• Types and Characteristics of different types of consolidation
• Map of Consolidation Providers
• Retail and Manufacturer Perspectives
• Challenges and Workarounds
• Case Studies
www.igd.com/consolidateddistribution
Site name & location
In 2009 Our Journey Continues....
ActionMain
impactCO2
reductionGreater capacity vehicles Fewer 6.5%
Out of hours deliveries Friendlier [0%]1
Engine specifications Friendlier 0.4%
Vehicle telematics/CVRS Fewer 2.3%
Transport collaboration Fewer 3.8%
Logistics system redesign Fewer 2.8%
TOTAL Both 14.2%2
Source: Faber Maunsell (2007. p.43, Tables 26&27)
ECR UK
Greater capacity vehicles
Vehicle telematics/CVRS
‘Filling the Cube’ Subgroup
Who is involved:Co-chairs; Members from;
Aim of group:Produce a tool to enable users to understand, measure
and improve their vehicle fill
Output:“Optimising Load Fill – A Best Practice Guide"
Optimising Load Fill – A Best Practice Guide
Enable users to understand, measure & improve vehicle fill:
‘Technology’ Subgroup
Who is involved:Co-chairs; Members from;
Aim of group:Support organisations in understanding their transport issues and the
root causes, aiding identification of the right solution to the problems and where technology has a part to play.
Output:“Transport Technology – A User Guide and Assessment Tool"
And similarly...
Transport Technology: A User Guide &
Assessment Tool
When does it all happen?
• All content created
• All case studies documented in next couple of weeks
• Web pages in process of being built
• Launch at the Supply Chain Summit on 4th
November
• Additional tools in the toolkit!
Measuring the Use & Impact
Fewer Friendlier+
Use• Visits• Downloads
Impact
Transport Collaboration GuideConsolidation GuideSavings Calculator
Together we have saved
16
37
67
120m
2007
2008
2009/10
Target
What else are we up to?
Recognising and Celebrating Success
ECR AWARD FOR SUSTAINABLE DISTRIBUTION
2009 Shortlist:
& &
Thought Leadership in Work/Subgroups
Sessions so far this year:
Mar - Professor Alan McKinnon
Jun - Data Exchange Hubs- Rail Operators
Aug - Technology Providers- PortCentric Logistics
Oct - Transdek