In this paper, we analyze the route efficiency trade-offs that emerge from combining first-mile
pickup and last-mile delivery operations in an urban distribution system. We build on the …

The fast and dynamic evolution of e-retailing is driving structural changes in the way
companies are reaching the urban consumer. Companies are offering faster delivery …

The growth of e-commerce has bridged the gap between the consumer and the retailer,
bringing prosperity for both. However, in a quest to achieve even larger profits and market …

The grocery sector has transitioned into an omnichannel operating mode, allowing
consumers to buy online and have their order delivered to their chosen address. The last …

Growing e-commerce delivery increases traffic congestion and demands for smart last-mile
city distribution systems. In this context, municipalities and logistics service providers aim …

Two socioeconomic transformations, namely, the booms in the sharing economy and retail e-
commerce, lead to the prospect where shared mobility of passenger cars prevails …

The growth of online retail leads to increasing last-mile delivery operations that contribute to
various negative externalities, such as traffic congestion and air pollution, especially in …

The use of collection-and-delivery points (CDPs) within multi-echelon distribution networks
is becoming an increasingly popular last-mile distribution strategy. In this work, we provide a …

Same-day delivery has become a very important challenge for e-commerce providers.
However, effective delivery concepts are still not established. In this paper, we analyze the …

This paper presents a quantitative analysis of the operations of shared-ride automated
mobility-on-demand services (SRAMODS). The study identifies (i) operational benefits of …