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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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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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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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Background: Logistics service outsourcing in recent years has influenced the evolution of third-party logistics (3PL …. Semi-structured interviews were adopted. Results: The findings show that aside from logistics and warehousing the customer …
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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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When preserving perishable goods, maintaining a constant temperature over the cold supply chain is essential. Therefore, refrigerated vehicles are an important part of the cold supply chain system. However, many traditional refrigerated cargo systems are not designed to support the homogeneity...
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most discussed technologies nowadays. The huge challenge that digitization is forming to the transportation and logistics … smart logistics in mind and cost-efficient technologies available, they require a systematic methodology to exploit the …. In three real-world use case examples from different areas of the transportation and logistics industry, promising …
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