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Research Reports

This section contains reports providing additional in-depth information on various aspects relating to the freight industry.

Effects of Payload on the....

...fuel consumption of trucks

This Research Project set out to quantify the relationship in two types of operation: distribution, using articulated trucks at up to 44 tonnes gross combination weight (gcw); and tippers, using multi-axle rigids at up to 32 tonnes gross vehicle weight (gvw) and an articulated tipper at up to 44 tonnes gvw.

Research for the Department for Transport (DfT) funded through the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund (ALSF)

Electronic Logistics Marketplaces...

...Research Report.

A research report produced by Cardiff University Innovative Manufacturing Research Centre.

Fuel Efficiency Trials Research

The Fuel Efficiency Trials Research Report provides a useful overview of current in-fleet trials of two widely available fuel efficiency interventions for the road freight industry; energy efficient tyres and telematics systems. The report provides transport operators and managers with details of the results of the two in-fleet trials, confirming the efficiency savings available to the transport operators who implemented the trials.

Global Sourcing and Logistics

This report presents the results of a project conducted in 2006-07, aimed at improving global sourcing practices, with particular emphasis on the implications for the UK.

The model aims to explore the global sourcing decision by allowing the comparison of the different sourcing regions and modes of transport
Global Sourcing and Logistics model

Disclaimer:

While the Department for Transport (DfT) and Cranfield University have made every effort to ensure the information in the Global Sourcing and Logistics Model and Report are accurate, DfT and Cranfield University do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of that information; and it cannot accept liability for any loss or damages of any kind resulting from reliance on the information or guidance this model or report contains.

Improving the Efficiency of...

...Waste Collection Operations with Computerised Vehicle Routing and Scheduling

The aim of this Guide is to provide ‘‘best practice’’ information for waste collection authorities (WCAs) and the inclusion of case studies is seen as an important aid to anchoring best practice in real operations. It is intended that the material presented here will contribute to greater efficiency in waste collection operations and help WCAs to understand how their collection operations could be improved, potentially through working more closely with neighbouring authorities.

KPIs for the Pallet Distribution Network Sector

This Report shows the results of the first survey for the Pallet Distribution Network Sector. It set out to provide benchmarks for a range of vehicle utilisation and fuel efficiency factors, and to identify what actions fleet operators could take to give improved performance.

For additional information please see the Benchmarking Guide for the Pallet Sector.

Non Road Modes Research

Executive Summary

The Freight Best Practice programme has expanded its remit to include 2 non-road modes; rail and waterborne freight. This piece of research is designed to explore topics that will form an integral part of the programme and help embed efficiency improvements across the supply chain by optimising the use of rail and water transport.

Full report coming soon!

This executive summary is available to download only!

Reverse Logistics Research Tools

Please note there are 3 document downloads.

The Reverse Logistics Transport model is and Excel spreadsheet tool that allows companies to work out how well they're doing and includes a CO₂calculator.

The Reverse Logistics Transport model User Guide is a guide on how to use the spreadsheet.

The Tools to Manage Reverse Logistics is a self-assessment workbook that can be used is the same way as the Excel spreadsheet.

Disclaimer:

While the Department for Transport (DfT) and Cranfield University have made every effort to ensure the information in the Reverse Logistics Transport Model is accurate, DfT and Cranfield University do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of that information; and it cannot accept liability for any loss or damages of any kind resulting from reliance on the information or guidance this model contains.

Urban Freight Consolidation Centre Report

The University of Westminster, funded by the Department for Transport, carried out a scoping study in order to identify the potential for the development of Urban Freight Consolidation Centres (UCCs) whose principal objectives are to alleviate local environmental and traffic concerns in urban areas. This Report highlights circumstances where UCCs are most likely to be successful, the likely beneficiaries and also presents an evalutation model, which allows different types of UCCs to be evaluated and their impacts established.

Wayfinding Research - An Executive Summary..

...Using Satellite Navigation to Improve Efficiency in the Road Freight Industry

An Executive Summary of the main Report to help you find out more about the benefits SatNav systems can bring to your operation. Freight Best Practice conducted an eight week trial comparing 4 fleets before and after using SatNav.

Wayfinding Research..

...Using Satellite Navigation to Improve Efficiency in the Road Freight Industry

This Report helps you to find out more about the benefits SatNav systems can bring to your operation. Freight Best Practice conducted an eight week trial comparing 4 fleets before and after using SatNav.

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