The impact of shipment consolidation strategies for green home delivery: a case study in a Mexican retail company

Muñoz-Villamizar, Andrés; Velázquez-Martínez, Josué C.; Mejía-Argueta, Christopher; Gámez-Pérez, Karla M.

doi:10.1080/00207543.2021.1893852

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“…Thus, increasing the number of products per order is considered a means of changing the environmental sustainability of B&M stores and EC (Edwards et al, 2009; Feichtinger & Gronalt, 2021). Therefore, retailers can consciously use order bundling to save packaging material costs and reduce CO 2 emissions (Muñoz‐Villamizar et al, 2021). More efficient order consolidation in the delivery process for EC by the logistics provider may help compensate for the larger shopping carts in B&M retail (Feichtinger & Gronalt, 2021).…”

Section: Comparison Of Sustainability In Bandm Retailing and Ecmentioning

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A comparison of the environmental sustainability of brick‐and‐mortar retailing and online retailing: Contrasting academic research and consumer perceptions

Klein,

Popp

2023

Business and Society Review

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Sustainability has become paramount in society and retail. Therefore, this study aims to compare the environmental sustainability of brick‐and‐mortar retail and e‐commerce. A literature review identifies various factors, such as buildings, shopping trips, order bundling, returns, packaging, transport and logistics, and environmentally conscious behavior, that determine the channel that is superior in terms of environmental sustainability. While these factors are context‐specific and depend on several actors (e.g., consumers, retailers, and logistics service providers), most studies consider e‐commerce to be more environmentally friendly than purchases from brick‐and‐mortar stores. However, this review demonstrates that most previous studies have focused on objective criteria (e.g., CO2). Therefore, to reflect the importance of consumers' perspectives on channel choice, we conducted four empirical studies that provide insights into the perceived environmental sustainability of each channel. In contrast to experts' views, consumers perceive e‐commerce as less sustainable than brick‐and‐mortar retailing. Hence, online retailers should improve their communication strategies and highlight the potential environmental advantages of e‐commerce and omni‐channel retailing. Brick‐and‐mortar retailers are advised to reduce the environmental damage they cause and encourage their customers to act in an eco‐friendly manner.

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Section: Comparison Of Sustainability In Bandm Retailing and Ecmentioning

confidence: 99%

A comparison of the environmental sustainability of brick‐and‐mortar retailing and online retailing: Contrasting academic research and consumer perceptions

Klein,

Popp

2023

Business and Society Review

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“…Recently, interest in reverse logistics and green logistics has increased, and several scholars have investigated the effects of these strategies on reducing CO2 emissions concerning the case analysis method (Niwa, 2014;Tacken et al, 2014;Gao, 2019). Others have paid continuous attention to information integration, joint transportation, and vertical and horizontal cooperation in improving logistics efficiency and increasing the carbon emissions reduction rate (Shi et al, 2012;Li H. et al, 2017;Munoz-Villamizar et al, 2021).…”

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Visual analysis of low-carbon supply chain: Development, hot-spots, and trend directions

Luo

Huang

Bai

2022

Front. Environ. Sci.

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A low-carbon supply chain is generally a clean practice to achieve carbon peak and neutralization; it transforms supply chain management into a green economy, aiming to reduce energy consumption, reduce pollution and achieve sustainable development in all parts of the supply chain. However, there are few specific reviews of low-carbon supply chains to date. Therefore, this article provides a comprehensive analysis of the literature on low-carbon supply chains, explores the current knowledge system, evolution trend of topics, and future research directions, and enriches the green economy framework. A systematic analysis was conducted using bibliometric and content analysis. Up to 1,811 articles from 2003 to 2021 were selected, discussed, and analyzed. This study found that the low carbon supply chain is a growing research topic. Some influential authors, the geographical distribution of articles, and subject categories in this field were also identified. Next, five clusters, which are logistics management, carbon accounting, driving forces, sustainability management, and barriers, were defined using exhaustive content analysis. The evolution trend of significant topics, mainly including global value chain, additive manufacturing, deterioration, and decarbonization, was explored. Finally, we proposed a future research agenda for low-carbon supply chains and further deepened the green economy’s knowledge structure.

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“…(2021) took a different view proposing a consolidator who can make urban last mile delivery economically, socially and environmentally sustainable. Pooling resources has motivated the research of Muñoz-Villamizar et al. (2021) presenting a methodology for measuring and evaluating the impact of extended delivery slots to diverse pooling strategies.…”

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“…Deng et al (2021) took a different view proposing a consolidator who can make urban last mile delivery economically, socially and environmentally sustainable. Pooling resources has motivated the research of Muñoz-Villamizar et al (2021) presenting a methodology for measuring and evaluating the impact of extended delivery slots to diverse pooling strategies. In their review article, Montoya-Torres et al (2021) identified collaboration along with technology adoption and knowledge creation as key issues to be discussed during the COVID-19 pandemic.…”

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Horizontal collaboration in the last mile distribution: gauging managerial response to disruption and abnormal demand

Argyropoulou

Zissis²,

Korfiatis³

et al. 2022

BIJ

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PurposeLast mile distribution is a crucial element of any supply chain network, and its complexity has challenged established practices and frameworks in the management literature. This is particularly evident when demand surges, as with recent lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent demand for home delivery services. Given the importance of this critical component, this study recommends horizontal collaboration as a possible solution for retailers seeking to improve the quality of their services.Design/methodology/approachThis study investigates whether horizontal collaboration should be considered as an option for faster and greener distribution of groceries ordered online. Using the United Kingdom and Greek grocery markets that differ in terms of online grocery penetration, distribution network structure and delivery times, the study discusses how the effectiveness of pooling resources can create positive spillover effects for consumers, businesses and society.FindingsDespite their differences, both markets indicate the need for horizontal collaboration in the highly topical issue of last mile delivery.Originality/valueTaking a theoretical and practical view in cases of disruption and constant pressure in last mile distribution, horizontal collaboration supports retailers to coordinate routes, increase fleet and vehicle utilisation, reduce traffic and carbon emissions while improving customer satisfaction.

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The impact of shipment consolidation strategies for green home delivery: a case study in a Mexican retail company

Cited by 18 publications

References 57 publications

A comparison of the environmental sustainability of brick‐and‐mortar retailing and online retailing: Contrasting academic research and consumer perceptions

A comparison of the environmental sustainability of brick‐and‐mortar retailing and online retailing: Contrasting academic research and consumer perceptions

Visual analysis of low-carbon supply chain: Development, hot-spots, and trend directions

Horizontal collaboration in the last mile distribution: gauging managerial response to disruption and abnormal demand

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