Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chains : Innovations and Integral Approaches.
Lu, Meng.
Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chains : Innovations and Integral Approaches. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (193 pages) - Contributions to Management Science Series . - Contributions to Management Science Series .
Intro -- Foreword -- Preface -- Contents -- About the Authors -- Logistics Trends, Challenges, and Needs for Further Research and Innovation -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Globalisation and Logistics -- 3 Demography and Logistics -- 4 Energy and Logistics -- 5 Information Technology, the Internet and Logistics -- 6 European Research and Innovation Initiatives -- 7 Outlook -- 8 Structure of the Book -- References -- Business Models for Advanced ICT in Logistics -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Relevant ICT Solutions in State-of-the-Art -- 1.1.1 Logistics Connectivity and Interoperability -- 1.1.2 Intelligent Vehicles and Infrastructures -- 1.1.3 Planning and Decisions Support -- 1.2 Logistics Business Models in Literature -- 2 Analyzing the Impact of ICT on Logistics Business Models -- 2.1 Actors in the Logistics Value Chain -- 2.2 Value Delivered by ICT Innovations -- 3 Current Business Models in Logistics -- 3.1 Current LSC Business Models -- 3.1.1 The Current Business Models of Manufacturers -- 3.2 The Current FSI Business Models -- 3.3 The Current LSP Business Models -- 3.4 The Current ISI Business Models -- 3.4.1 System Integrators -- 3.4.2 Software and Hardware Vendors -- 3.4.3 Connectivity Providers -- 4 Evolution of the Business Models -- 4.1 Approach -- 4.2 Case Studies Examples of Business Model Innovations -- 4.2.1 Case Study 1: LSP-Shipper Cooperation on the Continent -- 4.2.2 Case Study 2: Multi-sided Platform for Controlled Data Sharing and Innovative Logistics Apps -- References -- Future-Proofing Supply Chains -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Changing Environment -- 3 Changing Consumer Behaviour -- 4 Changing Logistics -- 5 From Supply Chain 1.0 to 2.0 -- 6 Future-Proofing Diagnosis of the Supply Chain -- 7 Implementing the Future-Proofing Diagnosis -- 8 Validation Study -- 9 Conclusion -- References. Gain Sharing in Horizontal Logistic Co-operation: A Case Study in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Sector -- 1 Introduction and Literature Review -- 1.1 Gain Sharing in Horizontal Logistics Co-operations -- 1.2 Properties of Gain Sharing -- 1.3 Methods for Gain Sharing -- 1.3.1 The Shapley Value -- 1.3.2 The Nucleolus -- 1.3.3 The Equal Profit Method -- 1.3.4 The Alternative Cost Avoided Method -- 1.3.5 Volume-Based Allocation -- 2 Co-operation Among Fresh Produce Traders -- 3 Simulation Results -- 3.1 Characteristics of the Partners -- 3.2 Stability -- 3.3 Aggregation of Profit Allocation -- 3.4 Flexibility to Support the Coalition -- 4 A Different Allocation Method, a Different Incentive -- 5 Concluding Remarks and Further Research -- References -- Scheduling Serial Locks: A Green Wave for Waterbound Logistics -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Examples of Locks -- 3 Serial Lock Scheduling -- 4 Positioning Ships in Locks -- 4.1 A Ship Placement Model -- 4.2 An Optimization Approach to the Ship Placement Problem -- 5 Scheduling Lockage Operations -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Supply Chain Network Design: Tackling Regulations, Lead Time and Cost-Efficiency -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Supply Chain Context of the Oil and Gas Industry in Africa -- 2 Case Study: South Africa -- 2.1 Features -- 2.2 Solutions Tackling the Problem -- 2.2.1 Qualitative Issues: Customs and Personnel -- 2.2.2 Quantitative Issues: Locations of Industrial Development Zones -- Effects in Lead-Time and Cost -- 2.2.3 Location of Warehouses -- 2.3 Methodology -- 2.3.1 Time Value of Goods -- 2.3.2 Current Situation -- 2.3.3 Calculations -- 2.3.4 NPV Components -- Inflows -- Outflows -- 2.3.5 Savings -- 2.3.6 Discounting Cash Flows -- 2.3.7 The NPV -- 2.4 Results -- 2.5 Sensitivity Analysis -- 3 Recommendations -- References. Urban Logistics: Multi-modal Transportation Network Design Accounting for Stochastic Passenger Demand and Freight Logistics -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Urban Transportation Network Design Problem -- 3 Mathematical Model -- 3.1 Mathematical Model for Multi-modal Transportation Network Design with Uncertain Demand -- 3.2 Optimization Model -- 3.2.1 Upper Level Model -- 3.2.2 Lower Level Model -- 4 Illustrative Example -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- Tango Without the Dancefloor? The Forgotten Role of the Public Sector on Logistics -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theoretical Framework and Methodology -- 2.1 Markets and Government -- 2.2 Research Questions -- 2.3 Methodology -- 3 Empirical Evidence -- 3.1 Challenges and Experiences on Urban Logistics -- 3.1.1 Opportunities for Public-Private Collaboration -- 3.2 Logistics as a Regional Engine for Jobs and Growth -- 3.3 Logistics Excellence on a National Level -- 3.3.1 Strategic Role of the Public Sector -- 4 Recommendations for Further Development and Research -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- Towards a Harmonized Framework for Calculating Logistics Carbon Footprint -- 1 Motivation -- 1.1 The Broader Green Freight Agenda -- 1.2 Support for Monitoring, Reporting and Verification -- 1.3 Global Dimension -- 2 Methodologies -- 2.1 Research Baseline -- 2.2 The Role of Standards -- 2.3 Practical Application -- 2.4 Bases of Calculation -- 3 Development of a Level Playing Field: A Global Harmonized Framework -- 3.1 The GLEC Global Framework for Logistics Methodologies -- 3.2 Industry Requirements -- 4 Results and Application -- References -- Index.
9783319174198
Management science.
Electronic books.
TS155-194
658.5
Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chains : Innovations and Integral Approaches. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (193 pages) - Contributions to Management Science Series . - Contributions to Management Science Series .
Intro -- Foreword -- Preface -- Contents -- About the Authors -- Logistics Trends, Challenges, and Needs for Further Research and Innovation -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Globalisation and Logistics -- 3 Demography and Logistics -- 4 Energy and Logistics -- 5 Information Technology, the Internet and Logistics -- 6 European Research and Innovation Initiatives -- 7 Outlook -- 8 Structure of the Book -- References -- Business Models for Advanced ICT in Logistics -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Relevant ICT Solutions in State-of-the-Art -- 1.1.1 Logistics Connectivity and Interoperability -- 1.1.2 Intelligent Vehicles and Infrastructures -- 1.1.3 Planning and Decisions Support -- 1.2 Logistics Business Models in Literature -- 2 Analyzing the Impact of ICT on Logistics Business Models -- 2.1 Actors in the Logistics Value Chain -- 2.2 Value Delivered by ICT Innovations -- 3 Current Business Models in Logistics -- 3.1 Current LSC Business Models -- 3.1.1 The Current Business Models of Manufacturers -- 3.2 The Current FSI Business Models -- 3.3 The Current LSP Business Models -- 3.4 The Current ISI Business Models -- 3.4.1 System Integrators -- 3.4.2 Software and Hardware Vendors -- 3.4.3 Connectivity Providers -- 4 Evolution of the Business Models -- 4.1 Approach -- 4.2 Case Studies Examples of Business Model Innovations -- 4.2.1 Case Study 1: LSP-Shipper Cooperation on the Continent -- 4.2.2 Case Study 2: Multi-sided Platform for Controlled Data Sharing and Innovative Logistics Apps -- References -- Future-Proofing Supply Chains -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Changing Environment -- 3 Changing Consumer Behaviour -- 4 Changing Logistics -- 5 From Supply Chain 1.0 to 2.0 -- 6 Future-Proofing Diagnosis of the Supply Chain -- 7 Implementing the Future-Proofing Diagnosis -- 8 Validation Study -- 9 Conclusion -- References. Gain Sharing in Horizontal Logistic Co-operation: A Case Study in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Sector -- 1 Introduction and Literature Review -- 1.1 Gain Sharing in Horizontal Logistics Co-operations -- 1.2 Properties of Gain Sharing -- 1.3 Methods for Gain Sharing -- 1.3.1 The Shapley Value -- 1.3.2 The Nucleolus -- 1.3.3 The Equal Profit Method -- 1.3.4 The Alternative Cost Avoided Method -- 1.3.5 Volume-Based Allocation -- 2 Co-operation Among Fresh Produce Traders -- 3 Simulation Results -- 3.1 Characteristics of the Partners -- 3.2 Stability -- 3.3 Aggregation of Profit Allocation -- 3.4 Flexibility to Support the Coalition -- 4 A Different Allocation Method, a Different Incentive -- 5 Concluding Remarks and Further Research -- References -- Scheduling Serial Locks: A Green Wave for Waterbound Logistics -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Examples of Locks -- 3 Serial Lock Scheduling -- 4 Positioning Ships in Locks -- 4.1 A Ship Placement Model -- 4.2 An Optimization Approach to the Ship Placement Problem -- 5 Scheduling Lockage Operations -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Supply Chain Network Design: Tackling Regulations, Lead Time and Cost-Efficiency -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Supply Chain Context of the Oil and Gas Industry in Africa -- 2 Case Study: South Africa -- 2.1 Features -- 2.2 Solutions Tackling the Problem -- 2.2.1 Qualitative Issues: Customs and Personnel -- 2.2.2 Quantitative Issues: Locations of Industrial Development Zones -- Effects in Lead-Time and Cost -- 2.2.3 Location of Warehouses -- 2.3 Methodology -- 2.3.1 Time Value of Goods -- 2.3.2 Current Situation -- 2.3.3 Calculations -- 2.3.4 NPV Components -- Inflows -- Outflows -- 2.3.5 Savings -- 2.3.6 Discounting Cash Flows -- 2.3.7 The NPV -- 2.4 Results -- 2.5 Sensitivity Analysis -- 3 Recommendations -- References. Urban Logistics: Multi-modal Transportation Network Design Accounting for Stochastic Passenger Demand and Freight Logistics -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Urban Transportation Network Design Problem -- 3 Mathematical Model -- 3.1 Mathematical Model for Multi-modal Transportation Network Design with Uncertain Demand -- 3.2 Optimization Model -- 3.2.1 Upper Level Model -- 3.2.2 Lower Level Model -- 4 Illustrative Example -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- Tango Without the Dancefloor? The Forgotten Role of the Public Sector on Logistics -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theoretical Framework and Methodology -- 2.1 Markets and Government -- 2.2 Research Questions -- 2.3 Methodology -- 3 Empirical Evidence -- 3.1 Challenges and Experiences on Urban Logistics -- 3.1.1 Opportunities for Public-Private Collaboration -- 3.2 Logistics as a Regional Engine for Jobs and Growth -- 3.3 Logistics Excellence on a National Level -- 3.3.1 Strategic Role of the Public Sector -- 4 Recommendations for Further Development and Research -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- Towards a Harmonized Framework for Calculating Logistics Carbon Footprint -- 1 Motivation -- 1.1 The Broader Green Freight Agenda -- 1.2 Support for Monitoring, Reporting and Verification -- 1.3 Global Dimension -- 2 Methodologies -- 2.1 Research Baseline -- 2.2 The Role of Standards -- 2.3 Practical Application -- 2.4 Bases of Calculation -- 3 Development of a Level Playing Field: A Global Harmonized Framework -- 3.1 The GLEC Global Framework for Logistics Methodologies -- 3.2 Industry Requirements -- 4 Results and Application -- References -- Index.
9783319174198
Management science.
Electronic books.
TS155-194
658.5