The rapid growth of live streaming e-commerce (LSEC) has revolutionized agricultural product sales, but the perishable nature of these products poses significant challenges to supply chain logistics. Logistics is vital to the agricultural products live streaming e-commerce supply chain. This...

This study integrates the Logistics Performance Index (LPI), Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI), and Human Development Index (HDI) through Multiple Factor Analysis (MFA) and hierarchical clustering to create a comprehensive perspective on global development. By clustering countries based on...

This working paper provides an assessment of the impacts of algorithmic management (AM) tools on working conditions, job quality, and industrial relations in the logistics sector of France. It analyses the different ways algorithmic management technologies affect coordination, distribution and...

Background: Integrating artificial intelligence in unmanned aerial vehicle systems may enhance the surveillance process of outdoor expansive areas, which are typical in logistics facilities. In this work, we propose methods to optimize the training of such high-performing systems. Methods:...

Background: Ensuring cost-efficient and high-quality processes for logistics tasks is a significant competitive factor for companies. This includes not only improving existing processes but also examining outsourcing opportunities. Current trends, such as the increasing variety of products,...

This report describes a strategic framework that integrates climate considerations to evaluate social and economic development through rural transportation and logistics solutions in the Sahel region. Designed specifically for the Sahel's development goals, characteristics, and challenges, the...

This paper addresses freight consolidation in rail transportation planning. Multiple demand destinations are served in a single trip to utilise the volume discount on freight rate. An efficient mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) based modelling framework is proposed to optimally allocate...

Postal services have re-emerged across numerous emerging economies worldwide as essential logistics providers, harnessing their vast coverage and dependability in the face of expanding e-commerce platforms and technological innovations. This study investigates India Post, one of the largest...

Maintaining and improving the efficiency of Ukraine's transport system for international trade is vital in supporting the competitiveness of the country in global markets, especially since most of Ukraine's exports are low-profit-margin commodities that are sensitive to transport costs. While...

This study has two objectives: to identify sector-specific sustainability indicators from the literature and industry and to evaluate their importance through expert input.The analysis was conducted using the Fermatean fuzzy entropy and WASPAS method.The study found that, according to experts,...

Government policies and market forces have created new possibilities for wage growth in the logistics industry, which can reshape the development direction and labor reward of enterprises. The inclusive financial policy implemented by the Chinese government is effective, and the inputs of...

This study investigates how Chinese ownership in European ports affects trade flows between China and Eurozone countries, set against the backdrop of recent global economic disruptions that have emphasized the crucial role of maritime trade and port efficiency. An augmented gravity model was...

The current development of e-commerce in fresh food industry has struggled in a bottleneck, while traditional physical retailers (T-retailers) also struggle in the O2O transformation process. To solve those operational problems, this paper aims to propose a new fresh food logistics (FFL) sharing...

Purpose: This paper aims to propose a framework to define the facility layout problem (FLP) in a bi-directional logistics (BL) context, specifically highlighting the main factors that enterprises must consider when reverse flow is introduced in forward logistics (FL).Design/methodology/approach:...

In spite of its strong increase and relevant position in the evolution of international maritime routes, the global livestock trade is still a poorly treated topic in the maritime business domain of research. Aiming to cover this gap, the authors are focused on revealing the livestock logistics...

Background: Facility location is a key challenge in humanitarian logistics, particularly in disaster response, where rapid and efficient resource deployment is crucial. Temporary facilities offer a cost-effective solution due to their rapid deployment and flexibility in addressing increased...

Background: In today's business world, where competition lies between supply chains, customer expectations are changing dynamically. Effective order picking in warehouses has become a top concern given expectations for rapid delivery, a larger product range, and continuous support. Methods: In...

Background: Indonesia is an archipelagic country with 17,508 islands spread over the Pacific and Indian Oceans, with thousands of inter-island routes requiring a large and engaged fleet. The vast expanse of the country also leads to challenges related to optimal fleet coverage, routing, and oil...

Background: The increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events (EWEs) as a consequence of climate change pose critical challenges on the transport and logistics sector, hence requiring systematic evaluation and strategic adaptation. Methods: This study conducts a comprehensive...

Background: The operational roles of ports are deeply intertwined with the development of their surrounding hinterlands, indicating that their relationship is mutually dependent and interactive. Moreover, the growth of a port positively influences the development of its hinterland, stimulating...

Background: With urban logistics facing challenges such as high delivery volumes and driver shortages, autonomous driving emerges as a promising solution. However, the integration of autonomous vans and robots into existing fulfillment processes and platforms remains largely unexplored. Method:...

The pandemic and the last years' geopolitical disruptions have laid bare the vulnerability of Europe's supply chains, as well as the challenges posed by insecure oil and gas supplies. In this contribution, we aim to add to this debate by raising awareness of the vulnerability of trade and supply...

In this paper we provide a simple and intuitive story for supply chain disruptions driven by the rigidities in the transportation sector. Focusing on maritime shipping, we argue that the frequent macroeconomic shocks that shape demand for transportation, meet a highly inelastic supply curve for...

Background: In offshore energy logistics, contracted helicopters frequently transport personnel to and from offshore installations. Regular and efficient transportation is vital to maintain planned activities at the installations. We focus on tactical helicopter planning from a single heliport...

This paper presents a scoping review of the literature on innovative business models (BM) in the context of intermodal transport of perishable goods, with a particular focus on short sea shipping (SSS). It explores the ongoing reluctance of supply chain stakeholders to adopt modal shift...