Abstract
This papers purpose is to describe how logistics strategy, transportation and environmental impacts do interrelate with each other. The logistics strategy developed by a company has huge effects on the operative logistical level of the company and deeply interrelates with transportation decisions as transport mode, frequency, utilization etc. are affected. The definition of a logistics strategy is essential for gaining advantages and being able to differentiate from competitors in the market. Therefore it is this papers objective to present a new approach based on a causal loop diagram trying to picture and model the interrelationships between logistics, transportation and the environment from a systemic point of view with the overall goal of higher transport efficiency and shifts within modal split from truck to other modes of transport for a sustainable and environmental friendly movement of goods.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | International Journal of Logistics and Transport |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 2012 |
Keywords
- logistics strategy
- transportation
- system dynamics