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Last mile logistics: Research trends and needs
- Source :
- IMA Journal of Management Mathematics, 33(4), 549-561. Oxford University Press
- Publication Year :
- 2022
- Publisher :
- Oxford University Press (OUP), 2022.
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Abstract
- Aspiring green agendas in conjunction with tremendous economic pressures are resulting in an increased attention to the environment and technological innovations for improving existing logistics systems. Last mile logistics, in particular, are becoming much more than a consumer convenience necessity and a transportation optimization exercise. Rather, this area presents a true opportunity to foster both financial and environmental sustainability. This paper investigates recent technological advancements and pending needs related to business and social innovations, emphasizing green logistics and city logistics concepts. We discuss various pertinent aspects, including drones, delivery robots, truck platooning, collection and pickup points, collaborative logistics, integrated transportation, decarbonization and advanced transport analytics. From a mathematical perspective, we focus on the basic features of the vehicle routing problem and some of its variants. We provide recommendations around strategies that may facilitate the adoption of new effective technologies and innovations.
- Subjects :
- literature review
Applied Mathematics
Strategy and Management
freight transportation
operational research
Management Science and Operations Research
sustainability
SDG 11 – Duurzame steden en gemeenschappen
SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
Management Information Systems
Modeling and Simulation
last mile logistics
vehicle routing problem
General Economics, Econometrics and Finance
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Details
- ISSN :
- 14716798 and 1471678X
- Volume :
- 33
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- IMA Journal of Management Mathematics
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....fb0323d10f9c2e65265c0782eeb7fc6d