Application of CE principles in design of an integrated participative management system to support for urban freight distribution planning: MISPPUFD model

Abstract

One of the major obstacles for cities to achieve sustainability is the problems related to urban freight transport. Freight transport operations in urban areas are usually carried out by private companies (freight operators and carriers), using public infrastructure, governed by regulations and implemented and monitored by public authorities. In most cases, because there is no prior consultation with the other stakeholders involved in freight transportation, the negative impacts generated from the urban freight distribution are compromised by the implementation of these actions. There is a lack in the literature a decision support system an appropriate that be able to potentialize the involvement between public and private sector of urban freight. This paper look for new ways of responding to these questions. In this context, the objective of this work is to present a methodology based on the application of Concurrent Engineering (CE) principles in design of an Integrated Participative Planning Management System to Support for Urban Freight Distribution (MISPPUFD) - be able to influence and promote behavioral / engagement change to a requirement for greater interaction between policy makers and stakeholders in support of the group decision-making process with regards to urban freight distribution issues. This suggests the importance of a system that promotes interaction and dialogue - through public consultation to better understand the issues and objectives of different stakeholders in the cargo sector, including academic experts and citizens in that partnership. This approach should result in helping policy makers and stakeholders to deal with different complex objectives and decisions and guide the process of participation