Characterization and Design for Last Mile Logistics: A Review of the State of the Art and Future Directions

One of the most challenging problems in last mile logistics (LML) has been the strategic delivery due to various market risks and opportunities. This paper provides a systematic review of LML-related studies to find current issues and future opportunities for the LML service industry. To that end, 1...

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Published in:	Applied Sciences
Main Authors:	Hyeong Suk Na, Sang Jin Kweon, Kijung Park
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Subjects:	last mile logistics systematic literature review last mile logistics innovation logistics system design logistics service characterization
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/1/118

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