A framework for measuring transport efficiency in distribution centers

Milan Andrejić, Nebojša Bojović and Milorad Kilibarda

Transport Policy, 2016, vol. 45, issue C, 99-106

Abstract: Performances of distribution systems are largely affected by the performances of transport systems. This paper is devoted to the analysis of the efficiency of transport subsystems in distribution centers. Transport is a logistics process with the highest energy consumption. In the transport systems two aspects of measuring efficiency are identified. The first aspect is the fleet efficiency which is related to the higher level of decision making. The second aspect of decision making is the vehicle efficiency as operational level of decision making. The main objective of this paper is to propose models for measuring transport efficiency, as well as to identify main factors that affect transport efficiency. The proposed models are based on Principal Component Analysis and Data Envelopment Analysis approaches. According to the results fleet management system, catchment area, vehicle capacity, the age of vehicles and manufacturers are the basic factors that affect transport efficiency.

Keywords: Efficiency; Fleet; Vehicle; Principal component analysis; Data envelopment analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tranpol.2015.09.013

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