Modelling of multi-actor logistic chains with resources mutualization

Logistic collaboration through mutualization of individual resources in multi-actor supply chains represents a method applied in order to reduce overall transport cost and CO2 emissions. With the aim of highlighting the advantages of this method, the paper presents a collaborative centres location-allocation model that allows quantifying the effects of the resources mutualization. The developed model is exemplified for the national distribution of general palletized goods supplied by several companies. The overall transport cost and CO2 emission are used as measures in comparative analysis of the current situation and different proposed scenarios for resources mutualisation in logistic schemes with flow consolidation in collaborative centres.