Essays about: "green last-mile"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words green last-mile.

1. 1. Modelling and Optimization of Simultaneous Froward- and Reverse Logistics as Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem : An optimization simulation model problem

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Md Kamrul Islam; [2022]
   Keywords : Optimization; Last-mile delivery; VRP; Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem; Green Vehicle Routing Problem; CO2 emissions.;

   Abstract : Environmental issues are a vital concern in today’s world. The Swedish government and local businesses are developing a sustainable business and eco-friendly environment for city inhabitants. Last-mile pickup and delivery services are a key concern, which significantly impacts the environment and society. READ MORE

3. 2. Navigating the concrete jungle : Route planning in urban last-mile delivery

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för geografi

   Author : Thomas Ebenspanger; [2022]
   Keywords : last-mile delivery; green last-mile; e-commerce; route planning; vehicle routing problem; GIS; network analysis;

   Abstract : The e-commerce market has developed massively since the 1990ies. In addition to a general change of shopping behavior, the COVID-pandemic increased the importance of online shopping. This study is about the transportation of e-commerce parcels on the last mile in urban areas, so called last-mile delivery. READ MORE

4. 3. Beyond the Choice - A quantitative study on the ultimate impact of default delivery options on customer choice satisfaction

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

   Author : Ebba Österlund; Sara Hedman; [2021]
   Keywords : Consumer behavior; Last-mile delivery; Nudging; Default option; Choice satisfaction;

   Abstract : The dramatic rise of e-commerce has put pressure on online retailers to reduce the CO2 emissions of their increasing last-mile deliveries. One strategy retailers might apply in this context is the use of green defaults to push the customer's choice of delivery mode in a more sustainable direction. READ MORE

5. 4. Creating Value from Last Mile Deliveries to First Mile Recycling : A Case Study of an Urban Consolidation Center

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : GUSTAV WESTERLUND; DARIN BABAN; [2021]
   Keywords : Urban consolidation center; Urbanization; Urban waste management; Urban freight delivery; Business models; Value creation; Value proposition; Value capture; Urban samlastningscentral; Urbanisering; Urban sophantering; Urbana varuleveranser; Affärsmodeller; Värdeskapande; Värdeerbjudande; Värdefångst;

   Abstract : This study is a part of the HITS-project at the Integrated Transport Research Lab at KTH. The demand for urban freight transportation has continued to grow during the last decades due to increased urbanization. Road-based freight transport contributes to air pollution, traffic congestion and noise pollution. READ MORE

6. 5. An Extended Mental Accounting Model for Green Last Mile Delivery

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

   Author : Hampus Filipsson; Victor Gustafsson; [2021]
   Keywords : Konsumentpreferenser; Grön transport; Mental Accounting;

   Abstract : Background. Several technologies are being developed to reduce emissions to make the transportsector greener. Extensive research has been conducted on the supply side of these technologies, but not as much on the demand side. Objectives. READ MORE