Sustainable urban logistics : concepts, methods and information systems
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Berlin
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Springer
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2013
SERIES
Series Title
EcoProduction
ISSN of Series
3
NOTES PERTAINING TO RESPONSIBILITY
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Since the 1990s, researchers, practitioners and public administrations have given more thought to urban logistics. However, their interests and goals are not the same, and several approaches do not produce efficient logistics systems as a result. This book aims to provide both a conceptual framework for urban logistics planning and management and to create a basis for deploying solutions that aim to reduce the main nuisances related to urban goods. The proposed book is divided in two parts. The first proposes a set of methodological chapters, written by key authors, which aim to support decision makers in their current choices related to urban logistics. In addition to public authorities aims and goals, the book highlights the importance of private actors, and shows how supply chain management can deal with the problems of the last urban mile and its integration in global logistics chains. The second presents several applied research works that deal with current planning and practice issues in urban logistics, such as the role of city planning, the place of night deliveries in carrier organization, the limits of logistics pooling, and the real estate market, among others. The book was written by key authors, all having considerable research experience and recognised as experts in their respective fields. Each chapter presents methods and results of research works, written for a broad audience, and more precisely directed to both academics and practitioners.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Entry Element
، Delivery of goods
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، Urban transportation
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Industries / Transportation ، BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLASSIFICATION
Class number
HF
PERSONAL NAME - PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
Relator Code
AU
Entry Element
Jesus Gonzalez-Feliu; Fre de ric Semet; Jean-Louis Routhier