FORM 1:
PROPOSAL FOR A NEW FIELD OF TECHNICAL ACTIVITY
Circulation date2022-04-22.

Reference number: 304(to be given by ISO Central Secretariat)

Closing date for voting
2022-07-15
Proposer
SAC

ISO/TS/P 304

A proposal for a new field of technical activity shall be submitted to the ISO Central Secretariat,
which will assign it a reference number and process the proposal in accordance with the ISO/IEC
Directives Part 1, Clause 1.5. The proposer may be a member body of ISO, a technical committee,
subcommittee or project committee, the Technical Management Board or a General Assemblycommittee, the Secretary-General, a body responsible for managing a certification system
operating under the auspices of ISO, or another international organization with national bodymembership. Guidelines for proposing and justifying a new field of technical activity are given in
the ISO/IEC Directives Part 1, Annex C.

Proposal (to be completed by the proposer)
Title of the proposed new committee (The title shall indicate clearly yet concisely the new
field of technical activity which the proposal is intended to cover).
Smart distribution in logistics
Scope statement of the proposed new committee (The scope shall precisely define thelimits of the field of activity. Scopes shall not repeat general aims and principles
governing the work of the organization but shall indicate the specific area concerned).
The scope of the proposed new technical committee is to standardize services, techniquesapplication and management in the field of distribution in logistics, specifically including theprocess of distributing goods from manufacturer or distributor to regional hub, distribution center,and ultimately to businesses such as urban retailers, and to improve the quality, safety andefficiency of distribution operations, and to enhance the stability, flexibility and sustainability ofdistribution in logistics.
The scope will include, but is not limited to;——Development of general requirement, framework, metrics, guidance, performance indicator,evaluation for smart distribution in logistics, etc.;—— Provision of service assurance for smart distribution in logistics (e.g. smart operation ofdistribution center, freight fleet management, education and training for operators, etc.)— — Operation, service and synergy optimization of distribution in logistics (e.g. orderprocessing, cargo consolidation, sorting, picking, storage, repackaging and protective handling,loading, unloading, capacity allocation, shipping, distribution, other customized services, etc.)
Excluded：

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Page 2——ISO/TC 22 Road vehicles——ISO/TC 34 Food products——ISO/TC122 Packaging——ISO/TC 204 Intelligent transport systems——ISO/TC 268 Sustainable cities and communities——ISO/TC 315 Cold chain logistics——ISO/TC 321 Transaction assurance in E-commerce■☐☐

The proposer has checked whether the proposed scope of the new committee
overlaps with the scope of any existing ISO committee
If an overlap or the potential for overlap is identified, the affected committee has been
informed and consultation has taken place between proposer and committee on
i. modification/restriction of the scope of the proposal to eliminate the overlap,
ii. potential modification/restriction of the scope of the existing committee toeliminate the overlap.
If agreement with the existing committee has not been reached, arguments arepresented in this proposal (under question 7) as to why it should be approved.

Proposed initial programme of work. (The proposed programme of work shall correspondto and clearly reflect the aims of the standardization activities and shall, therefore, show
the relationship between the subject proposed. Each item on the programme of work shallbe defined by both the subject aspect(s) to be standardized (for products, for example,
the items would be the types of products, characteristics, other requirements, data to besupplied, test methods, etc.). Supplementary justification may be combined withparticular items in the programme of work. The proposed programme of work shall alsosuggest priorities and target dates.)
The proposed programme of work will focus on the general approach, service assurance,operations, service and collaborative optimization for smart distribution in logistics, including;
1. Basis--Smart distribution in logistics - Terms and definitions
2. Method and assurance--Smart distribution in logistics - Guidance for the operation framework--Smart distribution in logistics - Evaluation of service--Smart distribution in logistics - Framework of smart distribution center implementation--Smart distribution in logistics - Management guidelines and protection of freight fleet anddrivers--Smart distribution in logistics - Management guidelines and protection of warehouse
operators
3. Operation, service and collaborative optimization--Smart distribution in logistics - Specification of sorting and picking--Smart distribution in logistics - Technical specification of warehouse management--Smart distribution in logistics - Specification of distribution processing--Smart distribution in logistics - Specification of packaging--Smart distribution in logistics - Transport capacity allocation--Smart distribution in logistics - Guidance on order-based distribution route optimization--Smart distribution in logistics - Guidance on cargo loading optimization

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Page 3The proposer plans to hold the first TC meeting in March 2023 and submit proposals for newwork items by the end of 2023, if the new TC is approved for establishment.
Indication(s) of the preferred type or types of deliverable(s) to be produced under theproposal (This may be combined with the "Proposed initial programme of work" if moreconvenient).
The preferred types of deliverables of the proposed TC is the ISO International Standards, andISO standards development project plans in the near-term;--Smart distribution in logistics - Terminology/Vocabulary--Smart distribution in logistics - Framework of smart distribution center implementation--Smart distribution in logistics - Guidance for the operation framework--Smart distribution in logistics - Technical specification of warehouse management
A listing of relevant existing documents at the international, regional and national levels.
(Any known relevant document (such as standards and regulations) shall be listed,regardless of their source and should be accompanied by an indication of theirsignificance.)
ISO 23354:2020 Business requirements for end-to-end visibility of logistics flow
ISO/CD 23355 Visibility data interchange between logistics information service providers
EN 14943:2005 - Transport services – Logistics
EN 13876:2002 - Transport - Logistics and Services
JIS Z 0111：2006 Glossary of terms for physical distribution
GB/T 18354-2001 Logistics terminology
Trade Logistics in the Global Economy - The Logistics Performance Index and Its Indicators,
The World BankTransportation & Logistics 2030 (T&L 2030), PWC
Operations management of smart logistics: A literature review and future research, Bo Feng &Qiwen Ye, 2021
Field study to identify requirements for smart logistics of European, US and Asian SMEs,Patrick Dallasega, Manuel Woschank, Sakgasem Ramingwong, Korrakot Yaibuathet
Tippayawong & Nilubon Chonsawat, 2019
The organizational collaboration framework of smart logistics ecological chain: a multi-casestudy in China, Weihua Liu, Yanjie Liang, Shuang Wei & Peng Wu, 2020
A statement from the proposer as to how the proposed work may relate to or impact on
existing work, especially existing ISO and IEC deliverables. (The proposer should explain
how the work differs from apparently similar work, or explain how duplication and conflict
will be minimized. If seemingly similar or related work is already in the scope of othercommittees of the organization or in other organizations, the proposed scope shalldistinguish between the proposed work and the other work. The proposer shall indicate
whether his or her proposal could be dealt with by widening the scope of an existingcommittee or by establishing a new committee.)
Although there are existing ISO TCs such as Road Vehicles, Pallets, Cold Chain Logistics andothers related to distribution in logistics, the proposed TC is significantly different from theexisting ISO TCs.

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Page 4The scope of ISO/TC22 is focusing on the standardization concerning compatibility,interchangeability and safety. and the scope of TC122 is the standardization in the field ofpackaging with regard to terminology and definitions, characteristics, performancerequirements and tests, and utilization of related technologies on packaging. The proposed TC
standardizes will reference the deliverables on road vehicles and packaging standardized by
TC22 and TC122, but will not develop redundant items in the scope of TC22 and TC122.
The scope of ISO/TC154 is the international standardization and registration of business, andadministration processes and supporting data used for information interchange between andwithin individual organizations and support for standardization activities in the field of industrial
data. And the scope of ISO/TC204 is the standardization of information, communication andcontrol systems in the field of urban and rural surface transportation. Whilst the proposed TC will
focus on the operations, services and management processes of distribution in logistics, anddoes not work on data and information per se, nor technical standards for data identification andcapture. We will use the deliverables of their standardization work.
ISO/TC268/SC2 Sustainable Cities and Communities - Sustainable Mobility andTransportation considers organizational issues, infrastructures and services in the mobility andtransportation options for cities and communities is the organizational issues, infrastructureand services in mobility and transportation options within cities and communities. Whilst theproposed TC covers long-distance distribution, cross-regional distribution, logistics anddistribution supply towards cities and communities, but does not focus on distribution insidecities and communities.
The scope of ISO/TC315 is the standardization in the field of cold chain logistics. For
distribution in logistics, the majority of goods do not require cold chain logistics. The proposed
TC will work on logistics distribution excluding cold chain scenarios. and the focus will beeffective integration of techniques application, management processes and services to achieve
optimal outcomes. The scope of the proposed TC has already excluded the scope of TC 315.
The scope of ISO/TC321 is the standardization in the field of “transaction assurance in ecommerce related upstream/downstream processes”, including assurance of e-commercedelivery to the final consumer, which involves delivery mainly based on e-commercetransaction customer orders and the corresponding activities. In the proposed TC, thedistribution is commissioned by the demand-side, rather than orders placed through ecommerce transaction activities. And the proposed TC does not involve delivery to the finalconsumers.
In summary, the existing ISO/TCs cannot cover the scope of the proposed TC, and cannot beachieved by widening the scope of the existing TC, therefore, it is necessary and appropriate
to establish a new ISO/TC.
A listing of relevant countries where the subject of the proposal is important to theirnational commercial interests.
France, United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, China, Korea, Singapore,
Netherlands, Switzerland, Norway, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, India.
A listing of relevant external international organizations or internal parties (other ISOand/or IEC committees) to be engaged as liaisons in the development of thedeliverable(s). (In order to avoid conflict with, or duplication of efforts of, other bodies, it
is important to indicate all points of possible conflict or overlap. The result of any
communication with other interested bodies shall also be included.)

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Page 5External international organizations: Asia Pacific Logistics Federation, International Federationof Purchasing and Supply Management, etc.
Internal parties: ISO/TC22, ISO/TC122, ISO/TC 204, ISO/TC268, ISO/TC315, ISO/TC321
A simple and concise statement identifying and describing relevant affected stakeholder
categories (including small and medium sized enterprises) and how they will each benefit
from or be impacted by the proposed deliverable(s).
The main stakeholders of smart distribution in logistics include: logistics distribution service
providers, small and medium-sized logistics distribution enterprises, logistics distribution service
consignors, equipment and technology providers, cargo consignees, logistics distribution
practitioners, and relevant government departments.
1. Logistics distribution service providers: by the application of smart logistics distribution
standards, they can optimize service process, improve operation and service efficiency, andguarantee service quality and service level.
2. Small and medium-sized logistics distribution enterprises: by sharing the smart logistics
distribution platform, logistics infrastructure, etc., they can get access to the supporting services
required for business operation, share the scale benefits, better meet market demand, reduce
operating costs, and enhance customers' confidence in the safety and reliability of products.
3. Logistics distribution service consignors: they can obtain professional logistics distribution
services, reduce logistics costs and improve operational efficiency.
4. Equipment and technology providers: they can promote its technology application, upgrade
and innovation to better expand the market.
5. Cargo consignees: ensure stable production and supply through efficient and reliable smart
distribution in logistics.
6. Logistics distribution services practitioners: through the implementation of standards,
operational risks can be reduced for practitioners. It helps to improve occupational health andsafety.
7. Related government departments: the standardization work can help to improve thesupervision of the logistics industry and improve the accuracy of decision-making.
An expression of commitment from the proposer to provide the committee secretariat if
the proposal succeeds.
If the proposal is approved, SAC is willing to undertake the work of the secretariat of the newTC and is committed to providing all resources to successfully run the secretariat.
Purpose and justification for the proposal. (The purpose and justification for the creationof a new technical committee shall be made clear and the need for standardization in thisfield shall be justified. Clause C.4.13.3 of Annex C of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1
contains a menu of suggestions or ideas for possible documentation to support andpurpose and justification of proposals. Proposers should consider these suggestions,but they are not limited to them, nor are they required to comply strictly with them. Whatis most important is that proposers develop and provide purpose and justification
information that is most relevant to their proposals and that makes a substantial businesscase for the market relevance and the need for their proposals. Thorough, well-developed
and robust purpose and justification documentation will lead to more informed
consideration of proposals and ultimately their possible success in the ISO IEC system.)Technological innovation drives market prosperity and economic development. Distribution inlogistics is playing an increasingly important role in economic life and is receiving highattention and active participation from various stakeholders. According to Statista report, inV01/2019

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Page 62020, the global logistics market was worth almost 8.6 trillion U.S. dollars. Logistics costs as aproportion of GDP should not be ignored. According to World Bank, on average logistics costs
make up some 13 percent of GDP. In the most efficient countries, such as the United States
and the Netherlands, those costs are around 8 percent, whereas in the least efficient countries
they can be as high as 25 percent.
There are also challenges for distribution in current logistics: such as inefficient operation,difficult to match logistics supply and demand, poor controllability of long-distance distribution
process, unstable service quality, loopholes in safety management, health and occupationalrisks of practitioners, and related air and noise pollution.
In recent years, with the improvement of science and technology, modern technology is being
widely used in the field of distribution in logistics, which can better solve the various existing
problems, and more countries are taking the smartness and standardization of distribution inlogistics as the future direction.
The output of related standards of the proposed Smart Distribution in Logistics TC can help tosolve the above-mentioned problems, realize real-time, controllable and visual management ofdistribution service in logistics; optimize logistics process, achieve upstream-downstream
synergy, improve the accuracy of decision making; improve distribution efficiency, guarantee
distribution reliability, improve safety and quality, and promote sustainable development ofdistribution in logistics.
The vision of Smart Distribution in Logistics TC is highly compatible with the United Nations
2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as follow.
Goal 1: No Poverty.
Smart distribution in logistics helps activate the flow of goods in rural and remote areas, which
in turn leads to the development of rural and remote areas and contributes to poverty
elimination.
Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
Smart distribution in logistics can promote safe operations and prevent occupational risks foremployees. Truck drivers and warehouse operators will have more standardized and optimized
work processes, cleaner and safer working environments, and better income and welfare
protection.
Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Smart distribution in logistics can create a large number of jobs and business opportunities andpromote economic growth.
Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Smart distribution in logistics can apply modern technology to the logistics industry, which will
improve logistics infrastructure, promote continuous innovation in distribution models inlogistics, and facilitate the upgrading and development of the industry.
Goal 12: Responsible production and consumption
Smart distribution logistics can optimize distribution processes, improve resource utilizationand service quality, achieve responsible production and distribution, and promote sustainablesocial-economic development.
Goal 17: Partnership for the Goals

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Smart distribution in logistics connects upstream and downstream of the supply chain,collaborates with supply chain operations, and cooperates with stakeholders such as suppliers,
technical equipment parties, practitioners, customers, and relevant government departments toform comprehensive partnerships that are conducive to the achievement of each party's goals.
Signature of the proposer
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Further information to assist with understanding the requirements for the items above can befound in the Directives, Part 1, Annex C.

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