Improve the use of technology within your supply chain with this free online resource from ECR UK This guide will help you: Measure your current logistics technology maturity & see options for improvements See how Asda, Sainsbury's, Pepsico and others use vehicle technology Understand how technology will change Discover the best solution for your business Start using this guide now

The Role of Technology in Sustainable Distribution

The Food Industry Sustainability Strategy (FISS) has identified that the greater use of technology in our industry's logistics operations could reduce their environmental costs by around 2.3%. They can also have a positive impact on a business's bottom line.

Whether it's on-vehicle, in-cab or in the office there are a myriad of technologies available to help you reduce fuel consumption, improve planning, monitor vehicle and driver performance and reduce your operation's costs and environmental impact.
 

Is technology right for your business?

This online resource has been created by the ECR UK Technology Workgroup to provide a practical support guide to help you decide which solutions, potentially supported by technology, best suit your needs.  The workgroup contains representatives from manufacturers, retailers and logistics providers all of whom have experience in the selection, purchase and use of a wide range of logistics technologies.
 

Contents

	1. About this Output   This section outlines why this guide was produced and how it can help your business, as well as who was involved in it's production.   2. Self Assessment Tool   An Excel-based tool to help users establish the maturity of their current logistics technology, and make informed decisions on next steps.   3. Thoughts for the Future   Views on the future technological developments that the industry is likely to see.   4. Case Studies   Over 30 cases studies from retailers, manufacturers and 3PLs that provide a real insight into the solutions chosen by others in the food and grocery industry.   5. Glossary of Terms   Make sense of the plethora of acronyms and terms commonly used within logistics with this handy glossary.   6. Links   Links to other sources of information that will help determine future business strategy.