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Choice and Customization of Urban Logistics concepts - Towards a conceptual framework for structured developments of Urban Logistics Systems
Type
conference paper
Date Issued
2020-09
Author(s)
Abstract
Purpose
As urban logistics solutions need to be tailored to the individual situation on-site, the purpose of this paper is to develop a conceptual framework for the choice and customization of urban logistics concepts leading to a structured development of an urban logistics system (ULS). With a structured development of ULS, their successful implementation can be supported.
Design/methodology/approach
Using a design science research approach based on an extensive literature review, the paper develops a conceptual framework for structuring the development of urban logistics systems. Drawing on contingency theory, various situational factors were identified.
Findings
The research reveals that ULS must be customized individually and significantly depending on situational factors such as exo- and endogenous, as well as urban area-related contingencies.
Research limitations/implications
The paper is limited by its qualitative approach, which makes it necessary to evaluate the findings in further research empirically.
Practical implications
The results provide implications for local authorities and private actors (e.g., logistics service providers or shippers and receivers) by stating situational factors to be considered for the structured development of an individual ULS.
Original/value
While most of the academic literature in urban logistics draws on the development of concepts, few research was done looking at which situational factors influencing these concepts to achieve an individual ULS.
As urban logistics solutions need to be tailored to the individual situation on-site, the purpose of this paper is to develop a conceptual framework for the choice and customization of urban logistics concepts leading to a structured development of an urban logistics system (ULS). With a structured development of ULS, their successful implementation can be supported.
Design/methodology/approach
Using a design science research approach based on an extensive literature review, the paper develops a conceptual framework for structuring the development of urban logistics systems. Drawing on contingency theory, various situational factors were identified.
Findings
The research reveals that ULS must be customized individually and significantly depending on situational factors such as exo- and endogenous, as well as urban area-related contingencies.
Research limitations/implications
The paper is limited by its qualitative approach, which makes it necessary to evaluate the findings in further research empirically.
Practical implications
The results provide implications for local authorities and private actors (e.g., logistics service providers or shippers and receivers) by stating situational factors to be considered for the structured development of an individual ULS.
Original/value
While most of the academic literature in urban logistics draws on the development of concepts, few research was done looking at which situational factors influencing these concepts to achieve an individual ULS.
Language
English
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
HSG Profile Area
SoM - Business Innovation
Pages
17
Event Title
NOFOMA 2020: The 32nd annual conference of The Nordic Logistics Research Network (NOFOMA)
Event Location
Virtual conference
Event Date
September 17-18, 2020
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
261477