“Efficient Distribution Systems for goods to the City centre”

Abstract

Goods distribution is an important part of activity in urban life. It is important in sustaining human lifestyle and generates wealth to industrial and trade activities. Thus an efficient distribution system of good can play a vital role in urban economy in term of income generation and employment opportunities. On the other hand, goods distribution into the city centre is responsible for the adverse effects of the city such as traffic and environmental condition. The issues of congestion, accidents, pollution, noise and fossil fuel use are some of the dislikes that go to inflict a negative impact on city life. This situation of enjoying city life and making goods deliveries to the city centre to support industrial and trade activities leaves city dwellers, politicians and logistics providers in a dilemma position. Thus, this research paper is aim at attempting to provide a better way in which goods can be distributed to the city centre, without jeopardizing the lives of city dwellers, depleting our environment and also enabling a good profit margin for the stakeholders (industries, shops and logistics providers).