REVOLUTIONIZING URBAN LAST-MILE DELIVERY WITH AUTOMATED PARCEL LOCKERS: AN OVERVIEW
With last-mile logistics being the most important component of delivery, the rapid growth of electronic commerce has also led to a surge in logistical complexity. Because users prefer to have their purchases delivered to their homes, this is one of the biggest challenges facing e-commerce. Many t...
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University of Oradea
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Annals of the University of Oradea: Economic Science |
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| Online Access: | https://anale.steconomiceuoradea.ro/en/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/AUOES.December.2024.27.pdf |
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| Summary: | With last-mile logistics being the most important component of delivery,
the rapid growth of electronic commerce has also led to a surge in logistical
complexity. Because users prefer to have their purchases delivered to their homes,
this is one of the biggest challenges facing e-commerce. Many times, deliveries
cannot happen because the recipients are not at the agreed delivery point. This
causes the quality of service to decrease and distribution costs to increase. Based
on this information, the present paper studies the role which Automated Parcel
Lockers (APLs) have in addressing flaws in the urban last-mile delivery system. It is
clear that e-commerce is on an ascending path, continuously developing, while
traditional methods of delivery often encounter challenges such as high costs,
increased impact on the environment, or customer dissatisfaction. APLs are part of
a promising solution offering advantages such as improved delivery efficiency and
customer satisfaction while reducing carbon emissions. The research methodology
included a review of the literature on the subject, examination of industry reports
and various case studies. The results provided an ambivalent perspective of both
advantages and challenges which this system of delivery provides. Among the
benefits, operational cost savings and reduced environmental impact are worth
mentioning, while the challenges bring forward matter such as high installation costs
or accessibility concerns. The findings also suggest that APLs require, for a
successful integration in logistic operations, overcoming barriers of a technical and
financial nature. The paper concludes with a broad perspective on the future
development of APLs and necessary research directions. The importance of
investigating further technological integration of these means, while adapting to both
urban and rural conditions is also emphasized. |
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| ISSN: | 1222-569X 1582-5450 |