The growth of online retailing: a review of its carbon impacts

Loon, Patricia van; McKinnon, Alan Campbell; Deketele, Lieven; Dewaele, Joost

doi:10.1080/17583004.2014.982395

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“…Environmental performance Carbon emissions [14,153,155] and externality costs [5] 4 Economic performance pricing [167]; cost-effectiveness [166], postharvest loss [165] 3…”

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Framework of Last Mile Logistics Research: A Systematic Review of the Literature

2019

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Coincident with the rapid growth of omni-channel retailing, growing urbanization, changing consumer behavior, and increasing focus on sustainability, academic interest in the area of last mile logistics has significantly increased. The growth in academic publications has been tremendous, with three out of four articles appearing within the past five years. The influx of research spans multiple disciplines and various methodologies, underlining the complexity and fragmentation of last mile logistics research, which leads to a lack of unity in the understanding of the concept. We provide a systematic review and classification of the literature to provide a more coherent view of last mile logistics research. The review covers 155 peer-reviewed journal publications focusing on last mile logistics. Findings demonstrate that the literature embraces a diversity of aspects and facets that are classified into five themes: emerging trends and technologies, operational optimization, supply chain structures, performance measurement, and policy. Further, we propose a framework of last mile logistics literature that comprises five components and their interrelationships, namely, last mile logistics, last mile distribution, last mile fulfillment, last mile transport, and last mile delivery. The results provide a foundation for further development of this research area by proposing avenues for future research.

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“…Environmental performance Carbon emissions [14,153,155] and externality costs [5] 4 Economic performance pricing [167]; cost-effectiveness [166], postharvest loss [165] 3…”

Section: Performance Measurement 11mentioning

confidence: 99%

Framework of Last Mile Logistics Research: A Systematic Review of the Literature

2019

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“…Similarly, micro distribution center, local depot, and local distribution center are used interchangeably. Other terms such as proximity station, proximity point, pick-up point, parcel pick and pay point, pick own parcel (pop)-station and locker self-service are used basically to describe the same concept [1,[17][18][19][20]. In relation to LML, the influence of e-commerce is also discussed in many publications.…”

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“…[22] Emerging new technologies have potential to highly disrupt the existing urban freight LML systems. Example, application of 3D printing and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones [36] Challenges of goods delivery planning and execution associated to rapidly growing online and OC retailing businesses e.g., difficulty to handle fragmented and many small quantity orders that come from online customers [3,4,6] Integrating the emerging new technologies such as digitization and automation into LML system design and operation strategies is not easy [13] Infrastructural Difficulty to change infrastructures (e.g., road network, loading/unloading facilities) in existing cities to accommodate increasing freight volume and changing distribution systems [2,37] Strict regulations in relation to freight distribution, and limitation of facilities [35,37] Limitation of space and access in urban areas [7] New technologies such as electric vehicles and cargo cycles need new infrastructures such as recharging infrastructure and new road network [22] Impedances due to conditions such as geographical difficulties and historical centers [22] LML system and management Difficulty in addressing competing interest of potential actors of urban freight logistics chain regarding services, policies and interventions [16,21,23,37] Problems related to vehicle routing, vehicle utilization and fleet management, inventory and warehousing, as well as order management [38] Establishing coordination between actors is difficult due to uncertainty and dynamic conditions of freight LML [39] Lack of understanding on LML and how to design best LML models by some companies [12] Acquisition of accurate and adequate data on LML operations and related impacts [20,40] Delivery failure (return) and repeated delivery, especially the return rate is high in case of online shopping [4,6,14,19] Complex order fulfillment associated to online and OC retailing (e.g., in grocery retailing) [10] Long time of goods delivery [4] Possibility of increased transport distance due to online shopp...…”

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Urban Freight Last Mile Logistics—Challenges and Opportunities to Improve Sustainability: A Literature Review

Bosona

2020

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Last mile logistics (LML) is the least efficient and complex part of supply chain. The main objective of this study was to identify major challenges of urban freight LML and opportunities for intervention. For this, 42 peer-reviewed full papers published after 2010 and three additional references were used. The findings indicated that urban freight flow has a trend of steady growth. The main driving forces behind this steady growth are population growth, urbanization, densification, globalization, online and omni-channel (OC) retailing, and urban economic development. Using typology analysis, three main potential freight LML configurations were mapped and discussed. Freight LML configurations that involve light cargo vehicles and cargo bike-based delivery schemes could be the most sustainable freight LML models if the delivery failure is minimized. The LML challenges were categorized as technological, infrastructural, LML system and management, and logistic cost related challenges, and discussed broadly. Similarly, the potential opportunities were discussed from environmental, economic, and social sustainability aspects. Finally, this report has pinpointed future potential research agendas related to LML. The study could be a knowledge base useful for academicians and practitioners, logistics and technical service providers, policy makers, and customers.

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“…At the same time, it will increase operational performance, efficiency, and effectiveness, and minimize resources usage and costs, and benefit society by providing less harmful products and services in the best possible form [39]. This can only be realized as e-commerce continues to experience constant growth, while at the same time, there is an increase in air pollution [40] that should be mitigated by raising awareness [41].…”

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Achieving Sustainable E-Commerce in Environmental, Social and Economic Dimensions by Taking Possible Trade-Offs

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The Internet revolution has led to the advancement of online business all over the world. The environmental, social, and economic aspects are significant to the e-commerce sector, on both the retailer and consumer sides. It cannot be over-emphasized how important the sustainability of e-commerce in all three dimensions is. E-commerce will allow consumers to shop online easily, at any hour of the day, using secure payment systems; furthermore, trust in retailers’ websites is of paramount importance to consumers. This calls our attention to the gap in previous studies, and consequently, the purpose of this study is to fill the gap, to ensure sustainable e-commerce in three dimensions; environmental, social, and economic. The question and aim under investigation are: How to integrate three dimensions into e-commerce to ensure that sustainability is achieved now and for future generations, while thriving as an industry? Collaboration is required, and all stakeholders in the virtual market must take appropriate responsibility. The methodology adopted is a review of previous studies done on each individual dimension of sustainability, since no joint studies have been carried out and integrated into the same literature framework. Furthermore, a case study involving companies in Kenya and Jordan is used in order to collect empirical data. The findings of the study show that: First, integration is essential for the sustainability of e-commerce in its three dimensions; second, trade-offs must be taken in the various dimensions in order for companies to realize sustainable e-commerce. This will go in hand with the realization of the maximum benefits of integrating the three dimensions in e-commerce to make it more sustainable. In conclusion, by applying these aspects of sustainability in e-commerce, it is clear that everyone wins. This is achieved by improving and safeguarding the quality of life by protecting the environment, preserving natural resources, and maintaining and sustaining the economy. The implications of the study are that, in order to make e-commerce more sustainable, to make decisions and take action, social/environmental/economic aspects must be considered as a fundamental element, and must be treated as a group and not separately as in previous studies. In this way, we can realize greater benefits, not only in online business sustainability, but also in policy-making and environmental protection, while companies will create economic value as well as avoiding labor unrest.

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The growth of online retailing: a review of its carbon impacts

Cited by 35 publications

References 26 publications

Framework of Last Mile Logistics Research: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Framework of Last Mile Logistics Research: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Urban Freight Last Mile Logistics—Challenges and Opportunities to Improve Sustainability: A Literature Review

Achieving Sustainable E-Commerce in Environmental, Social and Economic Dimensions by Taking Possible Trade-Offs

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