by Walther Ploos van Amstel
In 2004, Mark Barratt wrote his classic work “Understanding the meaning of collaboration in the supply chain” on supply chain collaboration. Barratt presents his vision of collaboration and the factors involved in its success. It offers wise lessons that are still held today and collaboration in city logistics. Companies systematically work on improving the efficiency …
The light commercial vehicle, or delivery van, is the workhorse of both companies and the self-employed in the economy. And with good reason: it is a multifunctional and flexible mode of transport and compared to (smaller) trucks and cars it is also cheap to buy and use. Moreover, a ‘lighter’ drivers license B is sufficient to drive …
Transport managers oversee the movement of goods and ensure it’s done efficiently, cost-effectively, and on time. According to ChatGPT, here’s how AI can support them: 1. Data-Driven AI uses fleet telematics, traffic feeds, fuel consumption logs, delivery schedules, and more. AI Tools Help With: Monitoring vehicle location, load, and performance in real time Forecasting delivery …
The city is the new battleground for food retailers. This playing field is constantly expanding due to population growth and the increasing number of workers, students, and tourists in urban areas. These consumers are a diverse group with different consumption patterns compared to traditional families who do their grocery shopping weekly. Cities are characterized by …
Cities are the new battleground for food retailers. In the following years, traditional food service channels, such as the hotel and catering industry, will face fierce competition from supermarkets, city stores, and micro markets in cities that focus on the needs of the growing number of consumers, workers, students, and visitors. While a 1-3% net profit …
The rapid growth of e-commerce has transformed urban logistics, raising concerns about congestion, pollution, and the impact of delivery vehicles on city life. Some argue that home deliveries are overwhelming our streets and that pick-up points and cargo bikes are the ultimate solution. However, the reality is far more nuanced. Home delivery myths : One-size-fits-small? from …
We need to do more with fewer resources. However, nearly 90% of our clothing still ends up as waste, less than half of electronic products are recycled, and furniture is discarded as bulky waste. Our old toys gather dust in attics, basements, and garages. That is not a good story. Valuable product flows must get …
The growth of parcel logistics presents challenges for municipalities striving for a livable, sustainable, and safe urban environment. Do parcel lockers contribute to these goals? Municipalities need a concrete action perspective: what role can parcel lockers play? A research project for Dutch Top Sector Logistics provides a neutral framework that offers both strategic and practical …
Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled the new London Safety Standard for Cargo Bikes, fulfilling a key commitment from its Cargo Bike Action Plan (CBAP) published in March 2023. The standard was developed in collaboration with industry stakeholders and aims to promote safe practices as cargo bike usage grows across the capital. Raising Safety Standards …
Cities are becoming increasingly crowded. Keeping them livable and accessible is a major challenge. Cars, in particular, occupy a significant amount of the scarce urban space. That’s why municipalities aim to encourage residents and visitors to travel differently—by raising parking fees. If you want to park in downtown Amsterdam (NL), you’ll pay €7.50 per hour, …