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Changes In The Structure Of Food Retail And Wholesale: Effects On Energy Demand

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  • Pirkko Kasanen
  • Mikko Savolainen

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ABSTRACT This paper investigates the distribution chain of foodstuffs from the factory or port to the customer, from the point of view of the different energy inputs needed. Connections between the changes in the structure of the distribution system and changes in energy consumption are looked for. A model is developed for an energy audit of a distribution system. It is used to calculate the energy requirements of the Finnish food distribution system in the recent past, at present, and for a partial rearrangement of the system, i.e., with home deliveries replacing shopping trips by car. All parts of the distribution system have become more energy intensive as the structure of the distribution system has changed over time. The items related to households stand out as the largest energy consumers. The home delivery example shows an energy conservation potential worth pursuing further.

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  • Pirkko Kasanen & Mikko Savolainen, 1993. "Changes In The Structure Of Food Retail And Wholesale: Effects On Energy Demand," Papers in Regional Science, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 72(4), pages 405-423, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:presci:v:72:y:1993:i:4:p:405-423
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1435-5597.1993.tb01885.x
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    1. Orit Rotem-Mindali & Jesse Weltevreden, 2013. "Transport effects of e-commerce: what can be learned after years of research?," Transportation, Springer, vol. 40(5), pages 867-885, September.

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