La logistique 4.0

Pr. Eric Ballot

The Physical Internet

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Definition

The Physical Internet is an interconnected global logistics system enabling seamless asset sharing and flow

consolidation.

B. Montreuil, R. D. Meller & E. Ballot, 2011

www.physicalinternetinitiative.org

A logistics theory, a framework and a work program underway

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What is needed: physical aspect A generalization of containerization: small and modular boxes, pallets footprint free

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What is needed: shared information

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Information could be more independent of logistics operators

• Information captured and exploited mainly locally in silos

• Structured information communication across organizations thanks to the Internet of Things and new norms

The potential: overall impact on transportation

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What if we are able to consolidate freight ?

• Interconnection of logistics services potential is:

-15% in distance, +35% in transport mean fill rate, up to -60% CO2

(modal-shift)

Physical Internet

Networks

Actual networks

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Development timeline

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