Horizontal collaboration is one of the most effective strategies applied to address issues
related to sustainability and the adverse effects of commodity distribution. Although it has …

This paper addresses the problems of distribution network design and gain sharing in a
collaborative context. We propose mathematical models to compare the performance of …

The growing environmental and economic concerns oblige logistics operations managers to
look for simple solutions to optimize their processes and to corporate sustainability in …

La mutualisation logistique, définie comme l'utilisation commune de ressources par des
entreprises juridiquement indépendantes, connaît un engouement certain auprès des …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the costs/benefits of implementing the
cross-docking strategy in a retail supply chain context using a cost model. In particular, the …

Purpose In previous years, there has been a peak in deliveries from all sectors.
Consequently, the number of transport vehicles on urban roads has also increased …

Urban freight transportation encompasses the movement of freight vehicles whose primary
purpose is to carry goods into, out of, and within urban areas (OECD, 2003). These …

In an era when B2C is develo** at a steady pace, it is essential to be concerned with the
ramifications of delivering to urban online shoppers, whether the goal is home delivery of …

Featured Application This proposed and verified customized approach to greenhouse gas
emission calculations in railway freight transport for the automotive industry is the basis for …

Since the beginning of the 2000s, logistics pooling initiatives have flourished. This article
extends previous research in the area by proposing an integrated typology of logistics …