| Title |
Last mile logistics: Research trends and needs |
| ID_Doc |
31191 |
| Authors |
Demir, E; Syntetos, A; van Woensel, T |
| Title |
Last mile logistics: Research trends and needs |
| Year |
2022 |
| Published |
Ima Journal Of Management Mathematics, 33, 4 |
| DOI |
10.1093/imaman/dpac006 |
| 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. |
| Author Keywords |
last mile logistics; freight transportation; vehicle routing problem; sustainability; operational research; literature review |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED); Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) |
| EID |
WOS:000818061400001 |
| WoS Category |
Management; Operations Research & Management Science; Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications; Social Sciences, Mathematical Methods |
| Research Area |
Business & Economics; Operations Research & Management Science; Mathematics; Mathematical Methods In Social Sciences |
| PDF |
https://academic.oup.com/imaman/article-pdf/33/4/549/45047530/dpac006.pdf
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