5.4 Delivery management system

Summary

Principal contractors shall ensure use of an effective delivery management system to minimise congestion, disruption and emissions.

Principal contractors shall operate a system that manages deliveries to and from site. This could range from a simple spreadsheet to licensed software.

The delivery management system should include capacity to:

  • plan and schedule delivery times
  • capture vehicle/driver details and accreditation
  • coordinate with neighbouring sites
  • control and reduce peak hour traffic
  • include the complexity of holding areas

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