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The article studies the development of crowd shipping technologies in the Old Town of Bratislava. The paper aims to assess the potential for implementation of the crowdsourcing technology in the transport system of Bratislava. Methodology: An interview with the entrepreneurs in this area was conducted to assess the potential demand. In the survey, we collected information about type of goods; operations, quantities, and frequency of delivery; willingness to pay for one delivery among others. Based on the results, the freight demand, and its characteristics were assessed. The second part of the paper is devoted to assessing the supply of logistics to meet the demand. A survey of the willingness of ordinary travelers to work as an occasional courier was conducted. In the end, the equilibrium of demand and supply in the crowd shipping market in Bratislava is presented. The regression and correlation analysis were performed to understand the relationship between parameters of demand and delivery quantities in the first part of the research, sociodemographic characteristics of nonprofessional couriers, and the maximum weight of the parcel nonprofessional couriers agree to delivery. The willingness to pay per delivery was determined for respondents of different genders. Key findings: The results of the survey allowed us to estimate the freight demand for the Old Town of Bratislava, as well as to understand the needs of potential demand for crowd shipping services. The results of the second questionnaire show the sociodemographic characteristics of nonprofessional couriers (age, gender, gender, income, travel time) significantly influence the decision to participate in the delivery market.
Andrii Galkin; Tibor Schlosser; Ivan Cardenas; Dominika Hodakova; Silvia Capayova. Freight Demand and Supply Assessment for Implementation of Crowdsourcing Technology: A Case Study in Bratislava, Slovakia. Sustainability 2021, 13, 3865 .
AMA StyleAndrii Galkin, Tibor Schlosser, Ivan Cardenas, Dominika Hodakova, Silvia Capayova. Freight Demand and Supply Assessment for Implementation of Crowdsourcing Technology: A Case Study in Bratislava, Slovakia. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (7):3865.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAndrii Galkin; Tibor Schlosser; Ivan Cardenas; Dominika Hodakova; Silvia Capayova. 2021. "Freight Demand and Supply Assessment for Implementation of Crowdsourcing Technology: A Case Study in Bratislava, Slovakia." Sustainability 13, no. 7: 3865.
The widespread adoption of the internet as retail channel is impacting a range of stakeholders. Retailers are expected to sell online, logistics operators are required to reconfigure their supply chain and public authorities try to keep local retail competitive while simultaneously attempt to manage the increase in freight transport. Within this context, a growing body of research is studying the socio-economic profile of the online shopper and the spatial variation in the demand for B2C goods. Yet, as can be expected for a relatively new evolution, little consensus exist. Therefore, in this paper, with data from the national retail federation on online shopping behaviour, we add to this growing field by first analysing the relation between socio-economic characteristics and the willingness to shop online. By mapping these characteristics, we then construct the geography of online shopping adoption in Belgium. Finally, we assess the impacts of this specific geography for the stakeholders that are adapting to this new reality. We conclude firstly that the well-educated man in his thirties with a well-paid job has the highest probability to shop online, independent of the level of urbanisation of the area he resides. Secondly, we predict over- and underestimations of the potential online buyers of up to 50% when assuming a homogeneous e-commerce penetration, especially in poorer urban areas. This implies a serious negligence for e-commerce practitioners and academics when ignoring the specific geography of the online shopping adoption.
Joris Beckers; Ivan Cárdenas; Ann Verhetsel. Identifying the geography of online shopping adoption in Belgium. Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services 2018, 45, 33 -41.
AMA StyleJoris Beckers, Ivan Cárdenas, Ann Verhetsel. Identifying the geography of online shopping adoption in Belgium. Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services. 2018; 45 ():33-41.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJoris Beckers; Ivan Cárdenas; Ann Verhetsel. 2018. "Identifying the geography of online shopping adoption in Belgium." Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services 45, no. : 33-41.
The growth of e-commerce is accompanied by an increasing distribution of parcels in cities resulting in externalities like traffic congestion or emissions. As a consequence, different delivery concepts like bike deliveries or delivery points have been suggested. Naturally, companies will only accept these changes, if they do not result in higher costs. However, it is difficult to predict the impact of a certain delivery concept in a certain city. This leads to the research question, how different delivery scenarios for a certain area can be assessed and compared, especially if some of them have not been implemented. Using a case study, we demonstrate how the effects of different delivery concepts can be quantified with the help of a simulation study. We take care to accurately model the delivery processes and utilise a real-world dataset and realistic cost values. On the basis of these inputs, we simulate and analyse the current state-of-the-practice in the distribution of e-commerce goods in Antwerp and compare it to possible `what-if’ scenarios. The results highlight that the investigated delivery concepts can benefit either the companies or the quality of life in the city. Operational costs of companies can be reduced by stimulating customer self-pick-up, while externalities decrease with the implementation of a cargo bike distribution system. We demonstrate that both operational and external costs can be minimised, if involved stakeholders from industry and the public look for sustainable delivery solution jointly.
F. Arnold; Ivan Dario Cardenas; Kenneth Sörensen; W. Dewulf. Simulation of B2C e-commerce distribution in Antwerp using cargo bikes and delivery points. European Transport Research Review 2017, 10, 2 .
AMA StyleF. Arnold, Ivan Dario Cardenas, Kenneth Sörensen, W. Dewulf. Simulation of B2C e-commerce distribution in Antwerp using cargo bikes and delivery points. European Transport Research Review. 2017; 10 (1):2.
Chicago/Turabian StyleF. Arnold; Ivan Dario Cardenas; Kenneth Sörensen; W. Dewulf. 2017. "Simulation of B2C e-commerce distribution in Antwerp using cargo bikes and delivery points." European Transport Research Review 10, no. 1: 2.
Ivan Dario Cardenas; Joris Beckers; Thierry Vanelslander. E-commerce last-mile in Belgium: Developing an external cost delivery index. Research in Transportation Business & Management 2017, 24, 123 -129.
AMA StyleIvan Dario Cardenas, Joris Beckers, Thierry Vanelslander. E-commerce last-mile in Belgium: Developing an external cost delivery index. Research in Transportation Business & Management. 2017; 24 ():123-129.
Chicago/Turabian StyleIvan Dario Cardenas; Joris Beckers; Thierry Vanelslander. 2017. "E-commerce last-mile in Belgium: Developing an external cost delivery index." Research in Transportation Business & Management 24, no. : 123-129.
I> Purpose: The last mile has been characterised as the most expensive and complicated part of the supply chain, featuring negative impacts on pollution and congestion in densely populated areas. The arrival of e-commerce has accentuated the number of individual home deliveries increasing the flows in the last-mile. Investigating how to improve the efficiency of logistics in urban areas is a major driver for the success of e-commerce, as well as contributing to alleviate the negative externalities of urban freight transport derived from it. Methodology: By means of interviews and empirical analysis, this article targets two goals. Firstly, to conciliate different perspectives about the structure and cost drivers in the market. Secondly, within this framework, to propose a cost model for two of the most popular methods of last-mile delivery: the home delivery and delivery through pick-up points. Main findings: It is concluded that the parcel delivery market remains under a strong competition, efficiency driven and with little space for innovations. Parcel delivery companies have been handling failed deliveries via different solutions. While, failed deliveries has an impact on the cost structure, achieving higher economies of density has a higher impact on costs reduction. Pick-up points offer a solution to failed deliveries while they increase the density of deliveries at the same time. When the number of parcels to the pick-up point is high enough, benefits for both logistics carriers and the society are achieved. This is due to the reductions in the overall number of vehicle kilometres travelled (VKT). Results show that reductions can be obtained with a limited number of pick-up points. Originality: In this paper, a novel typology of the B2C logistics sector is presented together with the most important cost drivers for the sector. In the analysis, an original cost model incorporates cost drivers disregarded in previous modelling efforts, such as the failed deliveries, the modal choice of companies and customers and the stoppage time of a delivery. Furthermore, primary data were obtained to develop the calculations and the results were validated by companies of the sector.
Ivan Dario Cardenas; Wouter Dewulf; Joris Beckers; Christophe Smet; Thierry Vanelslander. The e-commerce parcel delivery market and the implications of home B2C deliveries vs pick-up points. 2017, 1 .
AMA StyleIvan Dario Cardenas, Wouter Dewulf, Joris Beckers, Christophe Smet, Thierry Vanelslander. The e-commerce parcel delivery market and the implications of home B2C deliveries vs pick-up points. . 2017; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleIvan Dario Cardenas; Wouter Dewulf; Joris Beckers; Christophe Smet; Thierry Vanelslander. 2017. "The e-commerce parcel delivery market and the implications of home B2C deliveries vs pick-up points." , no. : 1.
Supply chains, logistics and freight have been facing increasingly complex challenges posed by transitions in economic structures, urbanization, city design and transport systems, as well as by the externalities associated with logistics activities in urban areas. This has driven a great deal of research recently. Yet, there are no sufficient contributions clarifying the current state of thought in this field. This article critically reviews the literature highlighting current approaches in the field. The objective of the article is threefold. First, to provide a framework with geographical and functional elements of urban logistics. Second, to identify the scope of the literature, vested into a typology. And third, to define the terms that may embrace the various analytical interests of the urban logistics field, namely city logistics, urban goods distribution and last mile logistics. The aim is to contribute to organize the current and future thought in the field of urban logistics.
Ivan Cardenas; Yari Borbon-Galvez; Thomas Verlinden; Eddy Van De Voorde; Thierry Vanelslander; Wouter Dewulf. City logistics, urban goods distribution and last mile delivery and collection. Competition and Regulation in Network Industries 2017, 18, 22 -43.
AMA StyleIvan Cardenas, Yari Borbon-Galvez, Thomas Verlinden, Eddy Van De Voorde, Thierry Vanelslander, Wouter Dewulf. City logistics, urban goods distribution and last mile delivery and collection. Competition and Regulation in Network Industries. 2017; 18 (1-2):22-43.
Chicago/Turabian StyleIvan Cardenas; Yari Borbon-Galvez; Thomas Verlinden; Eddy Van De Voorde; Thierry Vanelslander; Wouter Dewulf. 2017. "City logistics, urban goods distribution and last mile delivery and collection." Competition and Regulation in Network Industries 18, no. 1-2: 22-43.