On the Use of Location-Based Services and Geofencing Concepts for Safety and Road Transport Efficiency

2013 ◽  
pp. 135-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Nait-Sidi-Moh ◽  
Wafaa Ait-Cheik-Bihi ◽  
Mohamed Bakhouya ◽  
Jaafar Gaber ◽  
Maxime Wack
Keyword(s):  
Road Transport ◽  
Location Based Services ◽  
Transport Efficiency

Quantitative Evaluation for Road-Transport Industry Development Mode Transformation

2015 ◽  
Vol 744-746 ◽  
pp. 1858-1861
Author(s):  
Yong Zou
Keyword(s):  
Regional Differences ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Development Mode ◽  
Technical Inefficiency ◽  
Industry Development ◽  
Transport Efficiency ◽  
Mode Transformation ◽  
Transport Industry

The development mode Transformation of road-transport in China is quantitatively evaluated with recent statistical data base on DEA. It is found that the overall level of China road-transport industry is still low after experienced a leap-over development. Further analysis indicates present level of Road-transport industry development mode mainly results from purely technical inefficiency. Moreover, research discover there are significant regional differences in road transport efficiency in China. Comparing with the technical inefficiency and scale inefficiency in western region ,the efficiency level in eastern region is relatively high,Finally, the paper proposes some corresponding measures to promote the efficiency of Road-transport industry development mode Transformation.

scholarly journals New Generation of Smart Highway: Framework and Insights

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Chenglong Liu ◽  
Yuchuan Du ◽  
Yiheng Ge ◽  
Difei Wu ◽  
Cong Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Automobile Industry ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Transport Efficiency ◽  
Global Trend ◽  
Vehicle Automation ◽  
Technical Features ◽  
Mobile Communication Technology ◽  
New Generation ◽  
Data Requirements ◽  
Current Stage

The new generation of smart highway (NGSH) has become an irresistible global trend to improve transport efficiency and safety. The exploration of the features and framework for NGSH can guide us to upgrade the current highway system. This paper summarizes the fundamental features of the NGSH from the perspective of the interactive evolution of automobile industry and road transport. In line with the popularity of automated and connected vehicles, the primary technical features of the NGSH are proposed as (I) complete elements sensing, (II) cyber-physical systems, (III) cooperative vehicle-infrastructure applications, and (IV) 5th generation mobile communication technology. The corresponding physical framework and data flow are introduced, in which three data attributes (data accuracy, dimensionality, and freshness) are highlighted to describe the data requirements for various scenarios. The development path of the NGSH is further discussed in terms of the different vehicle automation levels. The characteristics of five levels of NGSH are identified from R1 to R5. Different combinations of NGSH level and vehicle automation level lead to distinct system functions. Several urgent problems in the current stage are pointed out in terms of system compatibility, standard specification, and information security. This paper provides new insights for sustainable and reproducible highway reformation, drawing some implications for NGSH design.

Integrating KPIs for improving efficiency in road transport

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (9) ◽  
pp. 931-951 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jesús García-Arca ◽  
J. Carlos Prado-Prado ◽  
Arturo J. Fernández-González
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Transport Efficiency ◽  
Action Research Approach ◽  
Two Phases ◽  
Transport Management

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to propose and validate a framework for improving efficiency in road transport based on key performance indicators (KPIs) and personnel participation. The use of the “Overall Equipment Effectiveness” (OEE) indicator is widespread in factories. The framework adapts OEE to transport management.Design/methodology/approachResearch was divided into two phases. The first phase included development of a participative framework, which was based on the authors’ experience and a literature review related to transport KPIs. The second phase involved the validation of the framework, adopting an “Action Research” approach by leading its implementation in a Spanish retailer.FindingsImplementation of the framework has promoted more efficient transport in the company. The framework could be extrapolated to other companies, particularly, transport and parcel companies. By applying the “Action Research” approach it has been shown that researchers and practitioners can create knowledge by resolving problems that are of interest to both parties.Research limitations/implicationsThe framework has been applied in one company and could achieve broader validation. Additionally, integrating only indicators of transport efficiency into the OEE proposal has meant that other perspectives, such as costs or the environment, have not been dealt with directly.Originality/valueThe framework is a new line of research applied to transport management. The academic and business contributions fall into three areas: transport management, organizational change and the methodology. There are few examples that illustrate “Action Research” adoption within the scope of supply chain management.

Australia’s Bridge Design Load Model: Planning for an Efficient Road Transport Industry

2000 ◽  
Vol 1696 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rob Heywood ◽  
Ross Gordon ◽  
Geoff Boully
Keyword(s):  
Moving Load ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Bridge Engineering ◽  
Bridge Design ◽  
Transport Efficiency ◽  
Load Model ◽  
Design Load ◽  
Vehicle Loading ◽  
The Future ◽  
Transport Industry

A new Australian bridge design traffic loading standard for design and construction of Australian bridges was developed. The loading model is expected to set the bridge design standard for the next 25 years. This is an important visionary task, an investment for future improvements in transport efficiency, and an investment for our grandchildren, which was motivated by the increased transport efficiency that this generation has been able to achieve because of the investment of our grandparents. The challenge is to appropriately and effectively provide for the future in a manner that is consistent with the potential benefits and costs. The complexities of a range of traffic and vehicle loading scenarios, vehicle loading practices and enforcement, an infinite variety of bridge spans and forms of construction, and future unknown vehicle and bridge technologies are combined to develop, in collaboration with AUSTROADS and other interested bodies, a recommended bridge design load. The load model represents a substantial increase from the current design load to be one of the heaviest in the world. The load model’s features include a moving load model (M1600) that forms the basis for the application of dynamic load allowances, centrifugal and braking forces, and a stationary load model (S1600). The load model is designed to represent the traffic of the future and hence ensure the future productivity of Australia’s road transport industry. It is a bridge engineering contribution to Australia’s international competitiveness.

Public road transport efficiency: a literature review via the classification scheme

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sami Jarboui ◽  
Pascal Forget ◽  
Younes Boujelbene
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Classification Scheme ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Transport Efficiency ◽  
Public Road

Towards more efficient logistics: increasing load factor in a shipper’s road transport

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 228-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vendela Santén
Keyword(s):  
Performance Measures ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Load Factor ◽  
Lead Times ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Transport Efficiency ◽  
Freight Forwarder ◽  
Increasing Load ◽  
Visual Observations

Purpose Increasing load factor is crucial for transport efficiency and may benefit shippers because of its potential to reduce both environmental impact and transportation costs. The purpose of this paper is to explore how shippers can increase load factor in their road transport by identifying opportunities for logistics action and influences on load factor performance measures created by such opportunities. Design/methodology/approach A case study is performed of the outgoing goods flow from the central warehouse of a large retailer in Sweden. Data are collected from interviews with the shipper and its contracted freight forwarder, as well as from archival sources and visual observations, and applied to produce a framework. Findings Logistics actions that can increase load factor are identified and categorised according to packaging efficiency, loading efficiency and booking efficiency, all of which are linked to logistics variables and specific performance measures in the framework. Visual observations of volumetric load factor in vehicles indicate room for improvement via, for example, making lead times more flexible. Practical implications The framework’s principles can be used to support shippers in finding opportunities to increase load factor. Originality/value The framework clarifies the concept of load factor as a whole by explaining each logistics action’s contribution to increasing load factor, as well as the actions’ combined effect in the context of a shipper and its purchased transport share.

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