Development of a method for the quantification of decision-relevant ecological and logistics costs for the design of delivery concepts

Theme	Ecology, Production planning
Project title	Development of a method for the quantification of decision-relevant ecological and logistics costs for the design of delivery concepts (Öko-Anlieferkonzepte)
Project duration	01.11.2012 – 31.01.2015
Results	Guideline (in German) Software demonstrator (in German)
Download	Article in IPH's annual report 2013 (in German)
Press release	IPH engineers investigate effects different kinds of procurement have on environment and expenses

A delivery concept describes the design of the logistics processes during the transfer of goods from the supplier to the purchaser and is of great importance for a company's success, as it has a significant impact on logistics costs. When selecting a delivery concept, there is a need for a maximum transparency in regard to the classical logistics costs and the environmental costs, which gain an increasing importance. Therefore the aim of this research project was to develop a method that allows the evaluation and selection of delivery concepts especially to smaller companies. For this purpose, both logistics costs and ecological costs of delivery concepts were identified and evaluated. The research results have been documented and implemented in a software to provide companies a tool to model, analyze and evaluate existing or future processes. As a result, cost-intensive processes and environmental consequences such as CO2 emissions or waste can be identified.

Publications about the project

Ecology, Production planning Zenker, M.; Mach, F.; Böning, C.: Ökologie- und logistikkostenorientierte Auswahl von Anlieferkonzepten. In: Logistik für Unternehmen, Springer-VDI-Verlag, o. Jg. (2015), H. 10, S. 59-62.

When designing logistics processes, the demand for an environmental sustainability is increasing. Often companies have a choice between different alternatives, which costs and environmental consequences may differ. This paper presents the results of a research project that aimed to develop a method for the ecological and cost-based selection of supply concepts.

ecological rating, supply concepts, green logistics

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Ecology, Production planning Zenker, M.; Böning, C.; Ullmann, G.: Bewertung ökologischer Aspekte bei der Auswahl logistischer Prozesse. In: Logistik für Unternehmen, Springer-VDI-Verlag, o. Jg. (2014), H. 11/12, S. 48-50.

When designing delivery concepts, companies often have a choice between different alternatives. The decision between these alternatives is no longer made only on their costs and logistical efficiency. Rather the ecological compatibility of the processes is more and more considered. This paper introduces ways to integrate environmental sustainability into decision-making.

ecological evaluation, delivery concepts, green logistics

Ecology, Production planning Zenker, M.; Meers, S.; Ullmann, G.; Nyhuis, P.: Ökologische und logistische Bewertung und Auswahl von Anlieferkonzepten. In: Industrie Management, o. Jg. (2013), H.2, S. 63-65.

The design of the delivery concept represents a decisive competitive factor for companies, since this significantly affects the throughput time and inventory levels. This paper explains how environmental issues can be quantified in addition to the conventional types of costs and presents a method for the selection and design of a delivery concept.

ecological costs, delivery concepts, logistics costs, procurement

Development of a method for the quantification of decision-relevant ecological and logistics costs for the design of delivery concepts

Publications about the project

Ecology, Production planning Zenker, M.; Mach, F.; Böning, C.: Ökologie- und logistikkostenorientierte Auswahl von Anlieferkonzepten. In: Logistik für Unternehmen, Springer-VDI-Verlag, o. Jg. (2015), H. 10, S. 59-62.

Ecology, Production planning Zenker, M.; Böning, C.; Ullmann, G.: Bewertung ökologischer Aspekte bei der Auswahl logistischer Prozesse. In: Logistik für Unternehmen, Springer-VDI-Verlag, o. Jg. (2014), H. 11/12, S. 48-50.

Ecology, Production planning Zenker, M.; Meers, S.; Ullmann, G.; Nyhuis, P.: Ökologische und logistische Bewertung und Auswahl von Anlieferkonzepten. In: Industrie Management, o. Jg. (2013), H.2, S. 63-65.

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