Essays about: "last-mile"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 98 essays containing the word last-mile.

  1. 11. Electrification of Last-Mile Transport : A Study of Charging Infrastructure and Collaborative Business Model

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Elin Johansson; Marcus Rostmark; [2022]
    Keywords : Electrification; electric vehicles; last-mile; charging infrastructure; risk analysis; collaborative business models; Elektrifiering; elfordon; sista milen; laddinfrastruktur; riskanalys; kollaborativ affärsmodell;

    Abstract : Electrification of the transport sector is an important step in reducing the global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Compared to traditional internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs), electric vehicles (EVs) produce no tail-pipe emissions and could be coupled with responsible energy production from renewable energy sources to reduce coupled emissions of their operation. READ MORE

  3. 12. Covid-19 and its effect on consumer preference in the last-mile delivery : A study on Swedish consumers and the last-mile delivery industry in Sweden

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Kim Lindqvist; Mikael Lindgren; Nicolas Arias; [2022]
    Keywords : last-mile delivery; LMD; consumer preferences; covid-19;

    Abstract : Background: E-commerce has experienced tremendous growth in the past few years. At the same time, the Covid-19 pandemic has swept across the world. READ MORE

  4. 13. Analysis of Single Echelon Logistics Model for Delivering Temperature Sensitive E-groceries in Cities using Electric Vehicle

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Harivignesh Narayanasamy; [2022]
    Keywords : Electromobility in last mile; E-commerce; Agent-based simulation; Urban logistics; Supply chain in Sweden; Temperature sensitive e-groceries; Elektromobilitet på sista milen; E-handel; Agentbaserad simulering; Stadslogistik; Leveranskedja i Sverige; Temperaturkänsliga e-livsmedel;

    Abstract : With the increase in the growth of the e-commerce sector since the past decade, the pressure has been progressively more applied to the operations and supply chain. As the pandemic has pushed the companies to provide services at the customer doorstep due to the difficulties in accessing services from brick-and-mortar stores, the logistical operation of the companies is continuously put under pressure. READ MORE

  5. 14. 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

  6. 15. Last Mile Delivery - Examination of Customer Satisfaction regarding Parcel Lockers

    University essay from

    Author : Valerie Brunner; Wanda Majcher; [2022]
    Keywords : Parcel Lockers; Customer Satisfaction; Last Mile Delivery; Satisfaction Model; Last Mile Delivery Place; Self-Collection Service;

    Abstract : Background: The strong growth of e-commerce and the connected last mile delivery problems as well as the increasing customer demands have driven forward delivery innovations in the past years. One of them, parcel locker networks, were developed and have been growing for several years. READ MORE