Local food supply chains seem now to be considered as a serious alternative to global ones in terms of sustainability. A lot of initiatives are developed and they often are associated with economical, social and environmental benefits. The main objective of this paper is to discuss the reality...

The aim of this paper is to examine collaborative supply chain practices and their related ways of integrating an environmental dimension. Seven case studies were analysed relating to different stages of the supply chain (supply side, forward logistics, reverse logistics). We draw on...

The article proposes a conceptual framework for analyzing the key drivers for retailers’ transport demand more systematically. Certainly, a better understanding of the reasons behind the growth in transport demand is crucial in formulating effective measures to manage and reduce emissions....

Les politiques de transport se sont progressivement orientées vers des objectifs de durabilité. Pour atteindre ces objectifs, des outils incitatifs de plusieurs natures sont employés par les autorités publiques. Ces outils sont censés modifier le comportement des acteurs visés. Pourtant,...

Local food supply chains seem now to be considered as a serious alternative to global ones in terms of sustainability. A lot of initiatives are developed and they often are associated with economical, social and environmental benefits. The main objective of this paper is to discuss the reality...