Modeling a Location and Routing Problem for Mobile Lockers in Last‐Mile Delivery With Horizontal Collaboration
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DOI: 10.1002/net.22273
Abstract: Due to the growth of e‐commerce, promising last‐mile delivery options have emerged to manage the rise in delivery frequency and small‐volume deliveries. These delivery methods include mobile parcel lockers that are placed by electric vehicles,… read more here.
Keywords: lockers last; problem; mile delivery; delivery ... 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
Identifying and testing drivers of consumers’ attitude towards last-mile delivery modes
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DOI: 10.1007/s10660-024-09834-5
Abstract: Many online businesses strive to optimize last-mile delivery cost by implementing delivery modes aimed at cutting costs through automation or collaboration. Convincing consumers to adopt cost-efficient last-mile delivery modes is imperative to successfully achieve this… read more here.
Keywords: mile delivery; consumers attitude; attitude towards; delivery ... 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
Decoding cargo bikes’ potential to be a sustainable last-mile delivery mode: an operations management perspective
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DOI: 10.1080/03081060.2024.2375630
Abstract: ABSTRACT Cargo bikes are considered as a low-cost and flexible last-mile solution for the transport of goods. However, there are few studies that identify and contextualise the factors underpinning their sustainable operations and potential to… read more here.
Keywords: potential sustainable; mile delivery; sustainable last; last mile ... 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
An Analysis on Tradable Permit Models for Last-Mile Delivery Drones
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2020.3030612
Abstract: Drones can play a game-changing role in reducing both cost and time in the context of last-mile deliveries. This paper addresses the last-mile delivery problem from a complex system viewpoint, where the collective performance of… read more here.
Keywords: last mile; tradable permit; system; mile delivery ... See more keywords
OPEN: Lightweight Map-Based Semantic Navigation for GPS-Free Last-Mile Delivery
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DOI: 10.1109/tase.2025.3605356
Abstract: The growing demand for efficient last-mile delivery highlights the need for autonomous robots to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs. Traditional navigation methods rely on high-precision maps, which are expensive to produce and maintain, while… read more here.
Keywords: navigation; mile delivery; language; last mile ... See more keywords
G202(P) From amazon prime to theatre prime: the last mile delivery
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DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2019-rcpch.197
Abstract: Background The last mile delivery model is a well-known corporate concept that has been adopted by successful businesses such as Amazon. It comprises of systematic optimisation of multiple steps of a complex delivery process, aiming… read more here.
Keywords: last mile; mile delivery; delivery; time ... See more keywords
Analysis of logistics measures of CEP service providers for the last-mile delivery in small- and medium-sized cities: A case study for the Aachen city region
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DOI: 10.1186/s12544-025-00706-z
Abstract: The e-commerce sector’s rapid expansion has led to an increase in delivery activities both within and across cities, fuelling the growth of the courier, express, and parcel (CEP) services. CEP service providers are crucial for… read more here.
Keywords: cep service; mile delivery; delivery; last mile ... See more keywords
Micro-hub location selection for sustainable last-mile delivery
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0270926
Abstract: Sustainable Last-Mile Delivery (LMD) is one of the key phases in city logistics. Micro-hubs in cities are new emerging solutions for an easier and viable last-mile delivery process. The important question in smart and modern… read more here.
Keywords: micro hub; hub; mile delivery; last mile ... See more keywords