The development of a conceptual rural logistics system model to improve products distribution in Indonesia

Abstract

Purpose: The role of speculators in distributing products across rural areas is increasing the poverty rate in Indonesia. Therefore, this study aims to develop a conceptual framework of the rural logistics system model to influence the welfare and sustainability of farmers.Design/methodology/approach: Conceptual framework was used to evaluate logistics and supply chain networks. The method consists of developing stages based on four components, namely network structure, management, resources, and business processes. Furthermore, it also proposed the management function of the rural logistics system models.Findings: The model of a rural logistics system obtained in this study consists of 1) a trade related to the network of business, 2) a freight, related to the flow of goods, and 3) management functions related to crucial activities in rural logistics management.Research limitations/implications: This model is conceptual, therefore, future studies must accommodate optimizing models to predict the performance of rural logistics systems when they are applied in Indonesia.Practical implications: This study promotes the actors in intermediaries of the rural logistics system to synergize the distribution of goods effectively and efficiently. It also reduces the role of speculators in product distribution in form of availability and price in rural areas.Social implications: This model is a strategy to achieve the Rural Sustainable development Goals (Rural-SDGs) agenda and complements the Blueprint of The National Logistics System.Originality/value: There are fewer studies in rural logistics compared to other fields such as agricultural logistics, food logistics, disaster logistics, etc. Therefore, this study organizes the actors in the rural logistics network and plans management functions for the efficient distribution of products across Indonesia. It also raises the awareness of logistics management to improve the welfare of rural communities.

Green Human Resource Management/Supply Chain Management/Regulation and Legislation and Their Effects on Sustainable Development Goals in Jordan

“…Logistics activities cover transportation and warehousing, as well as all activities related to the selection of the best transportation means, load carriers, transportation routes, and green storage to reduce the environmental impact of the whole supply chain [65,66]. Green logistics can contribute to several SDGs, such as the SDGs 8,9,11,12,13,14,and 17 [68,[78][79][80][81][82][83]. An example of green logistics is reverse logistics, such as remarketing, taking back packaging for inspection, classification, and warehousing, and green building [61].…”

“…Green Purchasing Seeking suppliers of environmentally friendly materials and selecting vendors with ISO 14001 certification [20,65,67,69,[71][72][73]76] Internal Environmental Management Senior management commitment, cross-functional collaboration, ad ISO 14001 certification [61,66] Green Logistics Optimizing transportation routes and modes, implementing reverse logistics, and using green storage [68,[78][79][80][81][82][83] Green Manufacturing and Packaging…”

The impact of high-quality development of rural logistics on consumption: energy and healthcare consumption as an example

“…Referring to the previous academic definitions of rural logistics, rural logistics refers to the sum of transportation, storage, loading and unloading, distribution processing, packaging, distribution, and information processing that facilitate the production and life of rural residents and provide services for agricultural productions (Jiang et al, 2019;Wu et al, 2022). It includes the logistics of finished products starting from rural areas and the logistics of consumer goods ending in rural areas (Sinaga et al, 2022). Specifically, it is all the logistics activities related to agricultural production, rural residents' life and other economic activities within the scope of rural areas.…”

Evaluation of Policy Integration in the Urban-Rural Logistics System: Analysis of the National Logistics System in Indonesia

“…This smooth flow will increase the availability and affordability of food products, including vegetables, in urban areas (Constantin et al, 2022) and ensure food security (Orjuela-Castro et al, 2021). In addition, the decrease in logistics costs will also have a significant impact on increasing farmers' incomes (Sinaga et al, 2022), reducing the economic gap between villages and cities (Lopes et al, 2020). Most importantly, it will pave the way for equitable economic development, offering hope for a more balanced society (Remondino & Zanin, 2022).Rural-urban logistics system stands to gain significant efficiency through effective policy integration (Mazzarino & Rubini, 2019).…”