Abstract
This paper deals with the problem of the design and configuration of a distribution system that supports the delivery of goods to customers using various commercial channels. In this sense, a modelled distribution system, called an omni-channel distribution system, should ensure the delivery of the same products in different ways while guaranteeing its highest efficiency. The authors propose a single-criterion mixed-integer programming model for the configuration of a complex distribution system of goods in an omni-channel environment. A minimized cost function, composed of key logistics elements including transport, warehouse location, and manipulation processes, is the objective function. The model was experimentally verified, and as a result, potential savings of around 5–8% of the omni-channel design distribution system costs versus the multi-channel distribution system costs were identified. In the paper, an extended sensitivity analysis is also performed to show how specific parameters of the model can change the final recommendation.
Highlights
Division of Rail Transport, Poznan University of Technology, Piotrowo 3, 61-138 Poznan, Poland; Abstract: This paper deals with the problem of the design and configuration of a distribution system that supports the delivery of goods to customers using various commercial channels
The resulted structures and configurations of the omni-channel distribution system are plotted in Figure 4a,b for scenario 1 (S1) and scenario 2 (S2), respectively
The resulted structures and12conof 22 figurations of the omni-channel distribution system are plotted in Figure 4a,b for S1 and Figure at at two-tier distribution network, including omni-channel distribution: (a) p
Summary
Division of Rail Transport, Poznan University of Technology, Piotrowo 3, 61-138 Poznan, Poland; Abstract: This paper deals with the problem of the design and configuration of a distribution system that supports the delivery of goods to customers using various commercial channels. The global trend is driven by an increase in sales in existing electronic channels and by the fact that growing numbers of traditional retailers have been entering into e-commerce This phenomenon has vastly intensified, mainly due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting radical change in customer behaviour. It is necessary to search for solutions that allow maintaining the sustainable development of transport and distribution systems within the everchanging market conditions This has become very important recently and efforts are made globally to replace combustion engine vehicles used by the freight transport market with alternative fuel vehicles, mainly with electric vehicles (EV). While this trend is highly recognised in passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, there are still some barriers to EV adoption in the heavy-duty commercial vehicles, including lower driving ranges and long charging time
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