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well as aspects of the logistics efficiency, are being examined, and the gaps between the expectations of people using … this paper is the formulation of a framework which can be used to assess the quality of B2C logistics services. Results …
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services (3PL) in managing logistics, reducing operational and non-operational costs, and managing customer and supplier …
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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 …
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The literature indicates that a 20% reduction in the weight of empty 40-foot shipping containers would result in $28 billion of fuel savings, along with a 3.6 exajoule reduction in the energy demand over containers’ 15-year lifetime. Decreasing the energy demand and thereby greenhouse gas...
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Catering to Halal in the industry requires the explicit adoption of Halal Logistics (HL) to avoid the risk of cross …. We identify the need for meaningful research constructs relating to the appropriate adoption of Halal logistics through … constructs that are fundamental for understanding the adoption of Halal logistics. This research also identifies the stakeholders …
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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 …
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Inefficiency in complex reverse-logistical operations, such as the collection and transport of various wastes, can often be traced to two related factors. Adversarial and arms-length relationships between service providers and customers are commonplace, alongside surprisingly limited...
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Background: Despite the fact that some results can be found for the logistics simulation in the literature, there is a … their logistics processes, as well as the need for a new simulation method. Based on the SEM model, it has been observed …
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Background: This study presents a comprehensive methodology for enhancing humanitarian logistics planning and … comprehensive view of the logistics system's response capacity to different disaster conditions and magnitudes. Results: The results … traditional humanitarian logistics approaches. Moreover, it led to a more equitable coverage of affected communities, with a 25 …
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focus on the strategic role of reverse logistics in this context, underlining its significance in optimizing resource use …, particularly through the enhancement of reverse logistics processes. Methods: We propose an integrated methodology that combines … binary logistic regression and decision trees to predict and optimize reverse logistics flows and networks within the …
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