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A semi-systematic literature review, identifying research opportunities for more sustainable, receiver-led inbound urban logistics flows to large higher education institutions.
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EUROPEAN Transport Research Review . 5/17/2021, Vol. 13 Issue 1, p1-14. 14p. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Summary: This paper reports a semi-systematic literature review, identifying research opportunities for more sustainable, receiver-led, inbound logistics flows to large Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Methods: The literature - a body of 229 works - was reviewed using online scholarly databases: the NOVELOG toolkit database; a CASP checklist; followed by re-reading of the refined set of works. A two-stage approach was deployed: first scoping, using a semi-systematic approach, then a narrative review, guided by the systematic review in terms of literature survey and selection. Findings: The field was found to be emergent, with 77% of all articles published after 2011. Key concepts were identified and grouped as recurring, or with noticeable gaps - and therefore suitable for further research. The key gaps identified as worthy of note at this stage were: urban freight and procurement activity; private purchasing behaviour; HEIs and freight; barriers to sustainable procurement; engaging with Action Research in purchasing and supply chain management; little or no theory development; and the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in freight. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *UNIVERSITIES & colleges
*SUPPLY chain management
*ONLINE databases
*LOGISTICS
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 18670717
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- EUROPEAN Transport Research Review
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 150556124
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12544-021-00487-1