Co₂ emissions in healthcare logistics assessing the effects of green logistics initiatives
Pohjosenperä, Timo; Kotavaara, Ossi; Juga, Jari (2019-06-12)
Pohjosenperä, Timo; Kotavaara, Ossi; Juga, Jari (2019) Co₂ emissions in healthcare logistics assessing the effects of green logistics initiatives. In : Tore Listou (ed.) The Proceedings of 31st Annual NOFOMA Conference 12-14 June 2019, Oslo Norway. pp. 1-5.
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Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of the study is to find an ecologically sustainable delivery model for healthcare material logistics in reducing CO₂ emissions and reaching the societal goals ofenvironmental sustainability.
Design/methodology/approach: The analysis is made by applying geographical information systems (GIS)-based route allocation, which is based on, and later referred to, the qualitative data from the interviews and focus group discussions.
Findings: The paper lists the most well/known and recent initiatives in green logistics/supply chain management and assesses their impact in reaching lower CO₂ emissions in healthcare logistics. Comparing back-and-forth and tour-based delivery routes results in 74 per cent fewer driving kilometres and 37 per cent lower CO₂ emissions for the latter scenario.
Research limitations/implications: The saving in driving kilometres follows the earlier comparisons between back-and-forth and tour-based delivery strategies. Savings in CO₂ emissions, however, are less due to the bigger vehicles in delivery tours. As a main implication, these results offer a calculated background for the next research phase, including discussions and interviews to clarify possibilities for environmental sustainability in healthcare logistics.
Practical implications: Hospitals, hospital districts, city organisations and privately-owned healthcare services can use the results in developing their services to reach the set and aspired goals in environmental efficiency.
Social implications: Societies are aiming for lower CO₂ emissions. Especially in the case region, the current healthcare reform offers momentum for renewing the logistics solutions to match the set goals.
Original/value: Healthcare logistics offer a novel perspective on environmental sustainability.
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