Contextualizing alternative delivery points in last mile delivery

Seyed Sina Mohri, Hadi Ghaderi, Tom Van Woensel, Mehrdad Mohammadi, Neema Nassir and Russell G. Thompson

Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 2024, vol. 192, issue C

Abstract: This study presents a comprehensive literature analysis to explore the role of Alternative Delivery Points (ADPs), such as parcel lockers (PLs), within logistics and transportation. Through a structured methodology that includes the ‘Plan,’ ‘Design,’ and ‘Evaluation’ stages, this research provides a new perspective on the research gaps, obstacles, and prospective areas for future study in the domain of ADPs. The investigation delineates critical prerequisites, determinants of success, optimization strategies, and key performance indicators relevant to deploying ADPs. The insights consolidate existing knowledge and act as a roadmap for forthcoming scholarly endeavors concerning ADPs. The study aims to advance the dialogue and stimulate innovation in urban delivery systems employing ADPs by focusing on under-researched areas and underscoring topics needing further scrutiny.

Keywords: City logistics; Last-mile logistics; Parcel locker; Online shopping; Literature review (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tre.2024.103787

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