Global Supply Chain and Logistics
The topic “Global Supply Chain, Logistics and Sustainability” provides you with an overview of the topic cluster “Mobility of Goods and Logistics Systems” (MoGoLo) and its learning objectives. In all topics of this topic cluster we provide you with tools to understand and to design supply chains with as much sustainable standards in logistics as possible.
3. Conceptual system model of transport and traffic
Now that you understood the definitions, this page introduces you to the conceptual system model of transport and traffic, which is shown in the figure "Conceptual system model" below.
As you have seen before, organizing the mobility of goods is quite complex and influenced by a lot of factors. Therefore, things need to be simplified. To reach this goal we use the ideas of system thinking and modelling. Models help to understand the elements and interrelations between these elements and the dynamic of the considered system. We use a conceptual system model of transport and traffic which was originally developed by Lars Sjoestedt (1996). This model was developed for the European Commission with the aim to enhance the understanding of the interconnections between the demand for transport, generated traffic and land use with impacts on the environment.
This system is activated by management decisions with regard to the strategy and structure of the supply chain. The way in which these decisions are taken is influenced by political and planning policies.
The topic "Conceptual System Model of Transport and Traffic" will provide you with more information about the conceptual system model of transport and traffic.
Literature
Literature
- Flämig, H.; Sjöstedt, L.; Hertel, C. (2002): Multimodal Transport: An Integrated Element for Last-Mile-Solutions? Proceedings, part 1; International Congress on Freight Transport Automation and Multimodality: Organisational and Technological Innovations
- Sjöstedt, L. (1996): A Theoretical Framework – from an Applied Engineering Perspective. In: Eurocase - Mobility, Transport and Traffic: in the perspective of growth, competitiveness, employment. Paris, France.