Layout Green Logistics Moving Materials by Gravity

Abstract

The consumption of electricity in industry is receiving a lot of attention as electricity is one of the main drivers in the industry. We can make a huge savings in electricity by using gravity as we always strive for sustainability. Therefore, this paper aims to explore, as an empirical research, the relationship between the type of industry and the moving of materials by gravity, which is known as “green logistics”; using statistical techniques namely Pearson Chi-Square and Likelihood Ratio test. The theme of green logistics was chosen as one of the forms of sustainability.i.e the use of gravity for handling materials during the manufacturing process, so that it does not consume any electrical energy, but rather moves materials or goods from one "working place" to the next using the force of inclination or humans. The research sample is the factories of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, specifically the plastic industries and the furniture industries, this is due to the appropriateness of the material for handling by gravity, moving materials or products regardless of their shape, size or weight. The research will also study the most prominent production stations in which gravity is used, such as packing, packaging, loading and unloading, and others. It is expected that the results of this research will lead to the proposal of some legislation, whether related to the construction of industrial facilities or manufacturing processes, so that these legislations can be adopted, at least in a gradual manner. This topic of research was chosen specifically in view of the modern global trend towards considering sustainability and extending its applications in most aspects of life, including the industrial sector, which consumes about 47% of primary energy. This means that reducing dependence on electricity in a country that accommodate nearly 8,000 factories will be a tangible impact on enhancing the concept of sustainability.