Sustainable Logistics: Decarbonizing Inbound Logistics Using Milk Run

Authors

  • Edhie Budi Setiawan Institut Transportasi dan Logistik, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Djonatan Richard Setiyanto Institut Transportasi dan Logistik, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Zaenal Abidin Institut Transportasi dan Logistik, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Sita Aniisah Sholihah Institut Transportasi dan Logistik, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Nashrullah Nashrullah Institut Transportasi dan Logistik, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Primadi Candra Susanto Institut Transportasi dan Logistik, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Rinaldi Rinaldi Akademi Komunitas Toyota Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38035/dijemss.v7i6.6426

Keywords:

Sustainable Logistics, Carbon Emission, Routing Optimization, Milk Run

Abstract

The modern transportation and logistics landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation, driven by the relentless pursuit of efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. A critical aspect of modern green supply chain management is optimizing transportation routes to reduce fuel consumption and minimize carbon footprints. Building on this paradigm, this study examines the impact of the Milk Run Method on distance traveled, fuel consumption, and carbon footprint during delivery, comparing its implementation with the Point-to-Point delivery method. Milk Run method showed a 29% reduction in travel distance and 9% lower fuel usage and CO₂ emissions across six routes. Its effectiveness, however, depended on supplier proximity and cargo volume.

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2026-08-15

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Setiawan, E. B., Setiyanto, D. R., Abidin, Z., Sholihah, S. A., Nashrullah, N., Susanto, P. C., & Rinaldi, R. (2026). Sustainable Logistics: Decarbonizing Inbound Logistics Using Milk Run . Dinasti International Journal of Education Management and Social Science, 7(6), 5336–5350. https://doi.org/10.38035/dijemss.v7i6.6426

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Vol. 7 No. 6 (2026): Dinasti International Journal of Education Management and Social Science (August - September 2026)

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