Monitoring viral load for the last mile: what will it cost?
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DOI: 10.1002/jia2.25337
Abstract: Routine viral load testing is the WHO‐recommended method for monitoring HIV‐infected patients on ART, and many countries are rapidly scaling up testing capacity at centralized laboratories. Providing testing access to the most remote populations and… read more here.
Keywords: last mile; monitoring viral; mile cost; viral load ... See more keywords
Motion planning in complex urban environments: An industrial application on autonomous last‐mile delivery vehicles
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DOI: 10.1002/rob.22107
Abstract: In this article, a motion planning framework for autonomous driving is explored to achieve unmanned last‐mile delivery vehicle application in complicated urban scenario. This approach can dramatically improve the intelligence, driving safety, driving robustness, and… read more here.
Keywords: scenario; mile delivery; motion planning; last mile ... See more keywords
Multiple-high altitude platforms aided system architecture for achieving maximum last mile capacity in satellite communication
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DOI: 10.1007/s11235-018-0466-9
Abstract: Satellite communication provides services to users over wide area. However, the propagation delay and the link budget associated with the long path make the communication difficult. Better link budget and smaller user antennas make high-altitude… read more here.
Keywords: last mile; system; communication; high altitude ... See more keywords
First-and-last mile solution via bicycling to improving transit accessibility and advancing transportation equity
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cities.2020.102614
Abstract: Abstract The speed advantage of bicycling surpasses walking as a better solution to the first-and-last-mile problem, thus improving transit accessibility and equity. As more cities are investing in bike infrastructures, it's essential to estimate to… read more here.
Keywords: last mile; equity; first last; transit ... See more keywords
Pay-as-you-go contracts for electricity access: Bridging the “last mile” gap? A case study in Benin
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eneco.2020.104843
Abstract: We analyze pay-as-you-go (PAYG) contracts subscribed by 10,120 consumers living in Benin (Sub-Saharan Africa) to purchase solar kits or panels for lighting and charging services. PAYG are flexible loans that allow fees payment through mobile… read more here.
Keywords: last mile; gap; payg; pay contracts ... See more keywords
A drone fleet model for last-mile distribution in disaster relief operations
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2018.02.020
Abstract: Abstract Humanitarian assistance operates under conditions characterized by the collapse of health facilities, the disruption of health systems and the breakdown of already on-going treatments in case of emergency. In addition to these circumstances, aid… read more here.
Keywords: last mile; relief; mile distribution; model ... See more keywords
Empirical analysis of the role of incentives in zero-emission last-mile deliveries in California
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.128353
Abstract: Abstract Last-mile deliveries usually occur within urban areas where logistics operations increase congestion and emissions, as well as associated roadway-related health impacts. This paper evaluates the role of incentives for zero and near-zero emission vehicle… read more here.
Keywords: last mile; role incentives; incentives zero; zero emission ... See more keywords
Drone routing problem model for last-mile delivery using the public transportation capacity as moving charging stations
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-10408-4
Abstract: The fast and cost-efficient delivery of goods ordered online is logistically a challenging problem. Many firms are looking for ways to cut delivery times and costs by exploring opportunities to take advantage of drone technology.… read more here.
Keywords: last mile; public transportation; mile delivery; problem ... See more keywords
Solving Last-Mile Deliveries for Dairy Products Using a Biased Randomization-Based Spreadsheet. A Case Study
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DOI: 10.1080/01966324.2021.1910886
Abstract: Abstract During recent years, Last-mile deliveries (LMD) have become relevant due to its application in e-commerce, urban logistics, and food delivery among others. This work addresses an LMD denoted as a Vehicle Routing Problem with… read more here.
Keywords: last mile; mile deliveries; deliveries dairy; spreadsheet ... See more keywords
‘Pony express’ crowdsourcing logistics for last-mile delivery in B2C e-commerce: an economic analysis
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DOI: 10.1080/13675567.2020.1766428
Abstract: ABSTRACT The last-mile delivery is one of the most challenging logistics issues arising from B2C e-commerce. Companies operating online have to meet stringent requirements in terms of service level; moreover, the features of e-commerce orders… read more here.
Keywords: last mile; pony express; mile delivery; delivery ... See more keywords
Investigating multi-parcel crowdsourcing logistics for B2C e-commerce last-mile deliveries
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DOI: 10.1080/13675567.2021.1882411
Abstract: ABSTRACT B2C e-commerce last-mile delivery (LMD) is a critical process, considering both efficiency and effectiveness: it implies high costs, and online customers have stringent service level expectations. One promising LMD solution based on crowdsourcing logistics… read more here.
Keywords: last mile; parcel; commerce last; crowdsourcing logistics ... See more keywords