The Physical Internet Initiative aims at transforming the way physical objects are moved, stored, realized, supplied and used, pursuing global logistics efficiency and sustainability. Originating from Professor Benoit Montreuil in 2006, this ground breaking vision, revolutionizing current paradigms, has stirred great interest from scientific, industrial as well as governmental communities.
The Physical Internet: Interconnected logistics networks, sharing assets and capabilities
Courtesy of the European Technology Platform ALICE. The video explains the benefits of moving towards a physical internet and the different areas in which the concept is being developed to reach advanced Physical Internet implementations by 2030 in logistics nodes, logistics networks and systems of logistics networks providing and facilitating access to users and establishing solid governance models.
Featured White Papers
- Functional Design of Physical Internet Facilities: A Road-Based Transit Center
Russell D. Meller, Benoit Montreuil, Collin Thivierge, Zachary Montreuil IMHRC 2010 - Towards a Physical Internet: The Impact on Logistics Facilities and Material Handling Systems Design and Innovation
Benoit Montreuil, Russel D. Meller, Eric Ballot - Towards a Physical Internet: Meeting the Global Logistics Sustainability Grand Challenge
Benoit Montreuil
BENOIT MONTREUIL, FOUNDER OF THE PHYSICAL INTERNET
Dr. Benoit Montreuil leads Georgia Tech's initiatives to develop the cutting edge knowledge required to design and operate the globally emerging "Physical Internet". His main research interests lie in developing concepts, methodologies and technologies for creating, optimizing, transforming and enabling businesses and value creation networks to thrive in a fast evolving world. He stands at the crossroads of industrial and systems engineering, operations research, computer science and operations, logistics, supply chain, strategic management.
An early video of Dr. Benoit Montreuil explaining the Physical Internet Concept to TEDx audience
The Design and Operation of On-Demand Distribution Systems
An overview of research being conducted by Dr. Jennifer Pazour, assistant professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, NY, as part of the Georgia Tech Physical Internet Center seminar series.
Recent Developments in Modeling City Logistics in Melbourne
And overview of research being conducted by Russell G. Thompson, Associate Professor - Department of Infrastructure Engineering, The University of Melbourne. The seminar introduces City Logistics and describes recent models developed for improving the sustainability of goods movement in Melbourne, including a collaborative freight system for suppliers distributing goods to retailers as well as a Central Business District (CBD) routing system for couriers.
Physical Internet: Concept, Research, Innovation
An overview of the research of Dr. Benoit Montreuil, who leads the International Physical Internet Initiative, engaging academic, industry and government leaders worldwide into research and innovation projects on smart, hyperconnected and sustainable logistics, supply chains, transportation, businesses and regions. Dr. Montreuil is the Coca-Cola Material Handling & Distribution Chair in the Stewart School of Industrial & Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech where he is also Director of the Physical Internet Center and a leader of the Supply Chain & Logistics Institute.
Research Spotlight: Physical Internet Center
Dr. Benoit Montreuil explains Georgia Tech's initiatives to develop the cutting edge knowledge required to design and operate the globally emerging "Physical Internet".
LoDI Seminar: The Physical Internet by Benoit Montreuil
An overview of the Physical Internet given by Dr. Benoit Montreuil at the University of Louisville, February 2015. Sponsored by The Logistics & Distribution Institute: www.uofllogistics.org.
Dr. Benoit Montreuil leads Georgia Tech's initiatives to develop the cutting edge knowledge required to design and operate the globally emerging "Physical Internet". His main research interests lie in developing concepts, methodologies and technologies for creating, optimizing, transforming and enabling businesses and value creation networks to thrive in a fast evolving world. He stands at the crossroads of industrial and systems engineering, operations research, computer science and operations, logistics, supply chain, strategic management.
"The Physical Internet Will Rest On The Internet Of Things" appeared in Manufacturing.net discussing the Physical Internet initiative and how it can be used as an approach in rethinking the global supply chain.
The Physical Internet: The Network of Logistics Networks
Eric Ballot , Benoit Montreuil , Russell Meller