Last mile logistics: an integrated view

Juhász, János; Bányai, Tamás

doi:10.1088/1757-899x/448/1/012026

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“…Where there is a lack of critical density to support regular shuttle buses, smart scheduling such as that detailed in Banyai et al's [90] analysis for delivery services could be adapted to produce methods that would allow those living outside an active travel zone to gain access to such services. This would help to reduce unnecessary movements in providing free services as the demand for such services would fluctuate, especially where there is a lack of density to make formalized public transport feasible; this would be a method of adapting suburbia without costly retrofitting [90,91]. Reducing demand for travel through effective intervention in the local context to encourage neighbourhoods to offer a greater selection of services could also be beneficial, with localised results highlighting areas that lack such facilities.…”

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The Association between Urban Public Transport Infrastructure and Social Equity and Spatial Accessibility within the Urban Environment: An Investigation of Tramlink in London

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The pursuit of sustainability has been at the forefront of contemporary planning initiatives. However, most recent research has focused on the environmental and economic aspects of developing sustainable urban environment, whilst largely neglecting the social aspects. Contemporary political thinking in the UK often disregards the potential of the urban infrastructure to improve social equity. The aim of this study was to analyse the impact of transport infrastructure on a variety of social measures, in an empirical and ideologically unbiased fashion, using both quantitative and qualitative methods. We selected “Tramlink” as a case study: a light-rail system in the London Borough of Croydon which began operation in 2000. We used quantitative methods, including advanced spatial statistics, to produce a more detailed analysis of social equity than has been previously published. This acknowledges that determining localised issues can produce more informed and effective policy interventions. Our results demonstrate that the physical properties of transport infrastructure and the non-physical attributes of society, in combination, help to create opportunities for individuals to succeed. We also find that in order to reduce the negative effects of austerity, public money could be more effectively spent if diverted to areas that are most in need which can be highlighted through localised investigations.

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The Association between Urban Public Transport Infrastructure and Social Equity and Spatial Accessibility within the Urban Environment: An Investigation of Tramlink in London

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“…Similarly, micro distribution center, local depot, and local distribution center are used interchangeably. Other terms such as proximity station, proximity point, pick-up point, parcel pick and pay point, pick own parcel (pop)-station and locker self-service are used basically to describe the same concept [1,[17][18][19][20]. In relation to LML, the influence of e-commerce is also discussed in many publications.…”

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“…In previous sections, it was mentioned that urban freight LML is not sustainable and more innovative solutions are required. Some innovative LML solutions include innovative vehicles, proximity stations, collaborative and cooperative urban logistics, route and transport management optimization, and policy related innovations [17]. At aggregated level, sustainability of a product or system can be evaluated from economic, environmental, and social point of view.…”

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Urban Freight Last Mile Logistics—Challenges and Opportunities to Improve Sustainability: A Literature Review

Bosona

2020

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Last mile logistics (LML) is the least efficient and complex part of supply chain. The main objective of this study was to identify major challenges of urban freight LML and opportunities for intervention. For this, 42 peer-reviewed full papers published after 2010 and three additional references were used. The findings indicated that urban freight flow has a trend of steady growth. The main driving forces behind this steady growth are population growth, urbanization, densification, globalization, online and omni-channel (OC) retailing, and urban economic development. Using typology analysis, three main potential freight LML configurations were mapped and discussed. Freight LML configurations that involve light cargo vehicles and cargo bike-based delivery schemes could be the most sustainable freight LML models if the delivery failure is minimized. The LML challenges were categorized as technological, infrastructural, LML system and management, and logistic cost related challenges, and discussed broadly. Similarly, the potential opportunities were discussed from environmental, economic, and social sustainability aspects. Finally, this report has pinpointed future potential research agendas related to LML. The study could be a knowledge base useful for academicians and practitioners, logistics and technical service providers, policy makers, and customers.

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“…It is the case of the work presented in [7] or [8]. Juhász and Bányai argue that issues associated with B2C and C2C delivery practices, such as higher costs and empty routes, contribute to making home deliveries very costly and complex [9]. In contrast, B2B deliveries to retailers and businesses in inner-city areas have not received similar academic interest from transport scholars.…”

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An Examination of Last Mile Delivery Practices of Freight Carriers Servicing Business Receivers in Inner-City Areas

Aljohani

Thompson

2020

Sustainability

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Freight carriers experience major challenges while operating in highly dense inner-city areas. Timely deliveries are crucial for the success of businesses and for the long-term economic growth of metropolitan areas. Previous freight studies have paid little attention to the characteristics of freight movements in a highly dense urban context. Accordingly, this study sought to quantify the operational practices for freight carriers that deliver light parcels to inner-city business receivers. Direct insights were collected using semistructured interviews and an online survey with freight carriers in Melbourne, Australia. The intent was to describe the delivery trips and vehicle types involved in this unique segment. An assessment of operational challenges to the efficiency of freight carriers is presented in the study. In general, freight deliveries to inner-city receivers are characterised by underutilised transport capacity along with a large number of delivery stops. The findings shed light on the challenges that couriers encounter in congested inner-city areas.

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Last mile logistics: an integrated view

Cited by 14 publications

References 30 publications

The Association between Urban Public Transport Infrastructure and Social Equity and Spatial Accessibility within the Urban Environment: An Investigation of Tramlink in London

The Association between Urban Public Transport Infrastructure and Social Equity and Spatial Accessibility within the Urban Environment: An Investigation of Tramlink in London

Urban Freight Last Mile Logistics—Challenges and Opportunities to Improve Sustainability: A Literature Review

An Examination of Last Mile Delivery Practices of Freight Carriers Servicing Business Receivers in Inner-City Areas

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