Developing Smarter Logistics through Collaboration Report
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Summary
Project SLICED, Smarter Logistics through In-vehicle, City and Energy Data was a feasibility study, funded by Innovate UK, focused on enhancing data-driven decision-making within urban logistics environments.
The project aimed to explore how integration of fleet and city data can help improve the safety, efficiency and environmental performance of logistics fleets. Research engaged with commercial fleet operators as well as cities and regions using smart city technology. This report provides insights into how logistics companies and city stakeholders can collaborate to overcome inefficiencies, reduce emissions, and improve road safety.
Key Points
- Congestion, routing issues, and parking restrictions significantly hinder logistics and emergency fleets in urban areas, causing delivery delays and increased costs.
- Fleets want to use real-time data on traffic, roadworks, and accidents, but face challenges with fragmented systems and limited resources for data management.
- Cities are investing in smart infrastructure, such as intelligent traffic lights, but have seen limited collaboration with logistics operators despite common goals.
- There is strong interest in data sharing between cities and fleets for safety-critical insights, including poor road conditions and high-risk junctions.
- Public and private stakeholders agree on the need for collaborative trials to realise the benefits of smart city logistics solutions fully.
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