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CO 2 Reduction in Service and Parts Logistics
Logistics plays a significant role in the emission of CO 2 . Recognising the energy and
CO 2 implications of transport, the services and parts department have implemented
a CO 2 monitoring programme across the entire logistics area. The current focus is on
establishing a baseline, so that logical reduction targets can be set.
The focus of the study is on delivery route optimisation (fewer kilometres travelled),
packing and loading efficiency (fewer trips required), vehicle selection/improvement
(fuel efficiency) and route designs (stop-start driving compared to constant speeds,
which reduces fuel consumption). Total fuel use, fuel efficiency and CO 2 ton/km will be
calculated, with a view to reductions. Currently, CO 2 emissions are reported on monthly.
TOYOTA SOUTH AFRICA LOGISTICS DIVISION: CO 2 TRACKING
Satellite
Warehouse
Dealer Export (Africa)
Direct delivery
National Parts
Distribution Center
Hub
Delivery to Hub
Air freight Imports/
Air freight Local Emergency
Dealer B
Shared Truck
from Hub
Direct to Dealer
(local)
Supplier – In-house
parts delivery
CO 2 Tracked
Partially Tracked
Untracked
Back haul
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