Courier, express, and parcel (CEP) services represent one of the most challenging and dynamic sectors of the logistics … results show that CEP companies are interested in innovative logistics solutions such as autonomous vans, especially when it …

The world of logistics is changing and entering a new era. The advance of digitalization and technologization enables … is also the risk of being lost in the maelstrom of developments. Within these developments, the automation of logistics … processes and ultimately the design of autonomous logistics systems is one of the most defining trends that has far …

Background: E-business and Information Technology (IT) are critical components in the improvement of logistics … functions. As logistics contributes to the entire strategic planning of a firm, e-business and IT applications support the … the logistics sector. Results: The outcomes of the analysis show that executives ought to be informed about the strategic …

This paper looks at the impact of digitalization on third-party logistics (3PL) business models. An eclectic framework … from research on digitalization and innovation. Applying this framework to the business field of 3PL reveals that logistics … customization of standardized logistics services, the provision of cloud logistics services, platform-based asset and logistics …

In the recent era, the rapidly increasing trend of e-commerce business creates opportunities for logistics service …. We proposed a sustainable logistics network that captures the complexities of suppliers, retailers, and logistics service …

The logistics landscape in e-commerce is undergoing a profound transformation toward sustainability and autonomy. This … logistics chain from factory to customer. Building on the lessons learned from the maritime industry's digital transformation … integration of autonomous systems shows substantial improvements in logistics performance. Synchromodal logistics and smart …

and facilitates a shared data view along the supply chain. The Physical Internet (PI) is an overarching framework that can …

In this paper, we introduce a physical Internet architecture for fresh food distribution networks with the goal of … meeting the key challenges of maximizing the freshness of the delivered product and minimizing waste. The physical Internet … delivery requirements. We also discuss mechanisms for reducing empty miles of trucks and the carbon footprint of the logistics …

Background: Centuries after its introduction in Africa, the western-style logistics system has not replicated the same … results as it has in other parts of the world. The continent continues to grapple with poor logistics infrastructure and low …, for the development of a logistics system designed for the African socioeconomic environment and the peculiarities of the …