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In this paper, we investigate what the impact of the COVID-19 crisis was on travel patterns and how it could be a catalyst for the transition toward a more sustainable mobility system. To study this, we use the sustainable mobility framework of the 7A's, namely Awareness, Avoidance, Act and Shift, Anticipation of new technologies, Actor involvement, Acceleration, and Adaptation of behavior. For each of the first 5A's, we analyze the changes in mobility brought along in the different periods of the COVID-19 crisis. Our mixed methods approach includes a thematic analysis of online press articles and an analysis of traffic and passenger volume data in Brussels, Belgium. Our results show that the measures to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus had significant consequences for mobility in Brussels by raising Awareness of the positive impacts reduced traffic can have on livability. The measures decreased travel demand (Avoidance) in general, but especially in the context of commuting and shopping trips which declined in favor of telework and online shopping. The majority of mobility measures that were implemented belong to the Act and shift category and they were especially aimed at promoting active mobility like walking. There was also a positive influence on the Anticipation of new technologies, as internal combustion engine sales dropped and electric vehicle sales increased. However, the data analysis also shows an incremental return to business-as-usual after the 2020 summer holidays. Parts of this can be linked back to a disregard of Actor involvement, resulting in a resistance from stakeholders to several of the measures. We conclude with recommendations based on Acceleration and Adaptation of behavior on how to support a sustainable transition and lasting behavioral change in the post-COVID era.
Cathy Macharis; Sara Tori; Alice de Séjournet; Imre Keseru; Lieselot Vanhaverbeke. Can the COVID-19 Crisis be a Catalyst for Transition to Sustainable Urban Mobility? Assessment of the Medium- and Longer-Term Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on Mobility in Brussels. Frontiers in Sustainability 2021, 2, 1 .
AMA StyleCathy Macharis, Sara Tori, Alice de Séjournet, Imre Keseru, Lieselot Vanhaverbeke. Can the COVID-19 Crisis be a Catalyst for Transition to Sustainable Urban Mobility? Assessment of the Medium- and Longer-Term Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on Mobility in Brussels. Frontiers in Sustainability. 2021; 2 ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCathy Macharis; Sara Tori; Alice de Séjournet; Imre Keseru; Lieselot Vanhaverbeke. 2021. "Can the COVID-19 Crisis be a Catalyst for Transition to Sustainable Urban Mobility? Assessment of the Medium- and Longer-Term Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on Mobility in Brussels." Frontiers in Sustainability 2, no. : 1.
The urban built environment concentrates due to the growing urbanization trend, triggering construction and renovation works in urban areas. Although construction works often revitalize cities upon completion, the associated logistics activities engender a significant financial and environmental footprint if not handled appropriately. Cities have the largest potential to reduce negative impacts through requirements on construction logistics. However, today, there is a lack of knowledge within cities on how to set such demands and how to involve and manage the numerous and varying stakeholders in these processes. This paper presents a participatory decision-making framework for the governance of urban construction logistics on economic, environmental and societal levels, building further on the Multi-Actor Multi-Criteria Analysis (MAMCA). The framework was then implemented on a use case in the dense urban Brussels-Capital Region (Belgium), gathering a wide variety of stakeholders in the context of a sustainable Construction Logistics Scenario (CLS) evaluation. Special attention was paid on the identification of implementation barriers and the role of governments to facilitate the introduction and city-wide roll-out of novel CLS. Findings show how different processes are site-, actor- and condition-specific, thereby delivering a common built object which is often based on different motivations and concerns. The study proposes a flexible, replicable and upscalable framework both from an inter- and intracity perspective, which can serve to support (1) the management of processes and CLS, (2) the management of people and the community, and (3) the project and city, in the context of multi-level governance.
Nicolas Brusselaers; Koen Mommens; Cathy Macharis. Building Bridges: A Participatory Stakeholder Framework for Sustainable Urban Construction Logistics. Sustainability 2021, 13, 2678 .
AMA StyleNicolas Brusselaers, Koen Mommens, Cathy Macharis. Building Bridges: A Participatory Stakeholder Framework for Sustainable Urban Construction Logistics. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (5):2678.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNicolas Brusselaers; Koen Mommens; Cathy Macharis. 2021. "Building Bridges: A Participatory Stakeholder Framework for Sustainable Urban Construction Logistics." Sustainability 13, no. 5: 2678.
Although freight issues are often the subject of controversy within urban communities, urban freight stakeholders rarely participate in local planning processes. This paper studies how different criteria to ensure actor participation in collaborative processes are practised in urban freight planning in seven Norwegian cities. The authors link different criteria of actor participation to Arnstein's “ladder of citizen participation”, and study if the collaborative urban freight arenas provide participants with enough power to affect the outcome of improved planning process for urban freight. Participatory observation of collaborative arenas in Norwegian cities, combined with interviews with participating actors, revealed that knowledge and consensus building allowed stakeholders to reach the fifth step on the ladder of participation. The findings suggest that city characteristics influenced what criteria were most important. One important finding was the need to introduce a tenth criterion ‘political and planning anchorage’, which seemed particularly important for private stakeholders' participation in collaborative processes. This finding may be of value to local authorities striving to enhance stakeholder participation and include both private and public stakeholder concerns in urban freight planning.
Astrid Bjørgen; Karin Fossheim; Cathy Macharis. How to build stakeholder participation in collaborative urban freight planning. Cities 2021, 112, 103149 .
AMA StyleAstrid Bjørgen, Karin Fossheim, Cathy Macharis. How to build stakeholder participation in collaborative urban freight planning. Cities. 2021; 112 ():103149.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAstrid Bjørgen; Karin Fossheim; Cathy Macharis. 2021. "How to build stakeholder participation in collaborative urban freight planning." Cities 112, no. : 103149.
Energy communities (ECs) play a role in the transition towards a low-carbon economy by 2050 and receive increasing attention from stakeholders within the energy sector. To foster ECs, transition management (TM) is a promising managerial approach to steer and guide the transition towards more sustainable practices. However, TM lacks a consistent methodology that addresses the criticism of the current application. To investigate what a structured and replicable TM approach for ECs can look like, this paper applies the multi-actor multi-criteria analysis (MAMCA), a participative multi-criteria decision method, to a case study EC in the Netherlands involving various stakeholders. The impact of the application on power relations, the political sphere, sustainability conceptualization, guidance of transitions, and representation was analyzed. MAMCA was found useful for multi-stakeholder settings seen in potential ECs, offering a unifying methodology for the practical application of TM. In the EC setting, the added value of MAMCA within TM lies more in the social representation, insight into stakeholder viewpoints, and communication rather than in final decision-making.
Maria Lode; Geert Te Boveldt; Cathy Macharis; Thierry Coosemans. Application of Multi-Actor Multi-Criteria Analysis for Transition Management in Energy Communities. Sustainability 2021, 13, 1783 .
AMA StyleMaria Lode, Geert Te Boveldt, Cathy Macharis, Thierry Coosemans. Application of Multi-Actor Multi-Criteria Analysis for Transition Management in Energy Communities. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (4):1783.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMaria Lode; Geert Te Boveldt; Cathy Macharis; Thierry Coosemans. 2021. "Application of Multi-Actor Multi-Criteria Analysis for Transition Management in Energy Communities." Sustainability 13, no. 4: 1783.
Sustainability is a key word in modern transportation and logistics. It requires not only economic development but also environmental and social actions. The involvement of multiple stakeholders can express different perspectives and interests to achieve the balance between these three pillars. The multi-actor multi-criteria analysis (MAMCA) is a methodology that can include multiple stakeholders in the process of decision-making. It is important in the field of transport and logistic project appraisal, as many projects fail to be implemented because of a lack of support from one or more stakeholders. In MAMCA, multiple stakeholders can use different criteria trees and express their own preferences. At the end of the analysis, the advantages and disadvantages of each of the proposed scenarios are highlighted. Possible consensuses are then being discussed. However, this last step often turns out to be a difficult task. The purpose of this paper is to propose a way to help the facilitator to identify this (these) consensus(es). This will be based on the use of a weight sensitivity analysis model that was recently developed in the context of the PROMETHEE methods and which is based on inverse mixed-integer linear optimization. This approach allows finding the minimum weight modification for each stakeholder in order to improve the position of a given alternative in the individual rankings and, in an ideal case, to the first position of all the rankings simultaneously. This approach is illustrated on two real MAMCA logistic project cases to seek sustainable mobility solutions.
He Huang; Yves De Smet; Cathy Macharis; Nguyen Anh Vu Doan. Collaborative decision-making in sustainable mobility: identifying possible consensuses in the multi-actor multi-criteria analysis based on inverse mixed-integer linear optimization. International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology 2020, 28, 64 -74.
AMA StyleHe Huang, Yves De Smet, Cathy Macharis, Nguyen Anh Vu Doan. Collaborative decision-making in sustainable mobility: identifying possible consensuses in the multi-actor multi-criteria analysis based on inverse mixed-integer linear optimization. International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology. 2020; 28 (1):64-74.
Chicago/Turabian StyleHe Huang; Yves De Smet; Cathy Macharis; Nguyen Anh Vu Doan. 2020. "Collaborative decision-making in sustainable mobility: identifying possible consensuses in the multi-actor multi-criteria analysis based on inverse mixed-integer linear optimization." International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology 28, no. 1: 64-74.
Changing our economic system into a Circular Economy can reduce our dependence on primary materials. Circular Economy requires used products to be collected and supplied through reverse distribution channels. Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) is a problematic and under-collected stream. The aim of the present paper is to understand the preference of consumers for EEE collection services. Focusing on mobile phones, coffee machines and washing machines as examples, we assessed the stated preferences of Brussels’ consumers using a Choice-Based Conjoint analysis. The results obtained underline the price-driven nature of consumers’ preferences. Consumers also have a high reluctance for incineration but no significant preference for reusing over recycling, and even a preference for recycling in the case of mobile phones. These results also highlight the large differences among product types, especially for the type of service: consumers have a high willingness to pay for home collection of washing machines but have no preference for mobile phones. Income, household structure, professional occupation and availability of a storage room impact the preferences for several collection services’ attributes. These impacts are small and do not concern preferences for recovery processes, identity of the collector, price of collection services and appointment requirements. The results of this study call for a redesign of EEE classifications and for a refinement of collection services to incorporate consumers’ preferences.
Jean Mansuy; Sara Verlinde; Cathy Macharis. Understanding preferences for EEE collection services: A choice-based conjoint analysis. Resources, Conservation and Recycling 2020, 161, 104899 .
AMA StyleJean Mansuy, Sara Verlinde, Cathy Macharis. Understanding preferences for EEE collection services: A choice-based conjoint analysis. Resources, Conservation and Recycling. 2020; 161 ():104899.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJean Mansuy; Sara Verlinde; Cathy Macharis. 2020. "Understanding preferences for EEE collection services: A choice-based conjoint analysis." Resources, Conservation and Recycling 161, no. : 104899.
The Multi-Actor Multi-Criteria Analysis has been a successful methodology to integrate multiple stakeholders in the decision-making process. Because MAMCA evaluates different alternatives based on the objectives of the stakeholders, decision-makers can increase the support for the alternative they will choose. Still, the application of the methodology can be complex to popularize this approach. The MAMCA software was therefore published in order to facilitate the use of the methodology. The development of that tool offers also new opportunities. Currently, the goal is to extend the MAMCA software as a mass participation tool, hence maximizing participation involvement. In order to facilitate the application of the methodology, the new MAMCA software was published. This contribution highlights how the MAMCA methodology was integrated into the software and how the data is being visualized. We focus on enhancing the concept of “Participation” in the development. A new data structure has been developed and an easier user interface makes the tool more accessible. An easy-understand evaluation method is integrated into the software. The interaction experience between participants is improved. Overall, the new MAMCA software is aimed to have a better performance in workshop settings.
He Huang; Philippe Lebeau; Cathy Macharis. The Multi-Actor Multi-Criteria Analysis (MAMCA): New Software and New Visualizations. Business Information Systems 2020, 43 -56.
AMA StyleHe Huang, Philippe Lebeau, Cathy Macharis. The Multi-Actor Multi-Criteria Analysis (MAMCA): New Software and New Visualizations. Business Information Systems. 2020; ():43-56.
Chicago/Turabian StyleHe Huang; Philippe Lebeau; Cathy Macharis. 2020. "The Multi-Actor Multi-Criteria Analysis (MAMCA): New Software and New Visualizations." Business Information Systems , no. : 43-56.
This paper analyses how the total cost of ownership (TCO) of electric light commercial vehicles change with the number of kilometers driven, the period of ownership, the residual value of the battery, and different fiscal incentives, as well as a kilometer charging scheme. This paper demonstrates that a kilometer-based charge and reduced fiscal incentives for conventional vans can drastically improve the TCO of electric commercial light duty vehicles. Second life applications for batteries could also have a strong impact on the TCO of electric vans as they could retrieve a better residual value. Finally, the paper shows that the TCO of electric vans can be optimized based on its usage. These are important findings given the ambitious objective of carbon free city logistics by 2030. Adoption of electric vans remains very low and this paper offers an up to date analysis to stimulate the electrification of light commercial vehicles, a segment that is growing fast in city logistics.
Philippe Lebeau; Cathy Macharis; Joeri Van Mierlo. How to Improve the Total Cost of Ownership of Electric Vehicles: An Analysis of the Light Commercial Vehicle Segment. World Electric Vehicle Journal 2019, 10, 90 .
AMA StylePhilippe Lebeau, Cathy Macharis, Joeri Van Mierlo. How to Improve the Total Cost of Ownership of Electric Vehicles: An Analysis of the Light Commercial Vehicle Segment. World Electric Vehicle Journal. 2019; 10 (4):90.
Chicago/Turabian StylePhilippe Lebeau; Cathy Macharis; Joeri Van Mierlo. 2019. "How to Improve the Total Cost of Ownership of Electric Vehicles: An Analysis of the Light Commercial Vehicle Segment." World Electric Vehicle Journal 10, no. 4: 90.
The number of consumers that make online purchases is growing, together with the frequency in which these purchases are made. This change in consumer behaviour revitalised the practice of home delivery. Consumers prefer their homes in favour of alternative locations, despite the fair chance that they are not present at the time of delivery. The result is delivery failure, which creates unnecessary costs for logistics service providers and retailers, inconveniences for consumers and an additional burden to the environment. Smart lock systems are presented as a promising solution, as they enable access to delivery couriers by means of dedicated digital keys, even when no one is at home to receive the order. Smart locks’ technical feasibility has been demonstrated, yet consumer acceptance is the main obstacle in implementation. To this end, we organised six focus group discussions with 49 e-consumers. Findings suggest that consumers are reluctant to adopt smart lock systems, mainly because of security concerns. Suggested solutions to alleviate the obstacles include improving courier information, limiting courier access and enhancing professional support. The research contributes to the theoretical knowledge pool of efficiency-improving parcel delivery developments and provides insight into consumer acceptance of a delivery innovation that has the potential to reduce costs and increase efficiency, sustainability and receiver satisfaction.
Heleen Buldeo Rai; Sara Verlinde; Cathy Macharis. Unlocking the failed delivery problem? Opportunities and challenges for smart locks from a consumer perspective. Research in Transportation Economics 2019, 87, 100753 .
AMA StyleHeleen Buldeo Rai, Sara Verlinde, Cathy Macharis. Unlocking the failed delivery problem? Opportunities and challenges for smart locks from a consumer perspective. Research in Transportation Economics. 2019; 87 ():100753.
Chicago/Turabian StyleHeleen Buldeo Rai; Sara Verlinde; Cathy Macharis. 2019. "Unlocking the failed delivery problem? Opportunities and challenges for smart locks from a consumer perspective." Research in Transportation Economics 87, no. : 100753.
Air pollution is recently considered as largest treat to human health. Freight transport vehicles are responsible for a large share of the air pollution. The impact of pollutants is heavily depending on the number of people present in the proximity of the emission source. This impact is generally calculated using the impact-pathway-approach. Yet, the geo-temporal link between the emission source and the number of people in proximity of that source is currently considered to be static. This research presents the combination of dynamic receptor densities and dynamic emission sources by quantifying the impact of air pollution (particulate matter and mono-nitrogen oxides) generated by freight transport in the Brussels Metropolitan Region. The results of this new approach were compared to the current practice in literature. Very large differences, up to factor 45, were found on the local level. The proposed dynamic methodology should consequently be used for micro-scale analyses on transport related air pollution. However, the overall difference for the entire Brussels Metropolitan Region is neglectable (0,5%).
Koen Mommens; Nicolas Brusselaers; Tom Van Lier; Cathy Macharis. A dynamic approach to measure the impact of freight transport on air quality in cities. Journal of Cleaner Production 2019, 240, 118192 .
AMA StyleKoen Mommens, Nicolas Brusselaers, Tom Van Lier, Cathy Macharis. A dynamic approach to measure the impact of freight transport on air quality in cities. Journal of Cleaner Production. 2019; 240 ():118192.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKoen Mommens; Nicolas Brusselaers; Tom Van Lier; Cathy Macharis. 2019. "A dynamic approach to measure the impact of freight transport on air quality in cities." Journal of Cleaner Production 240, no. : 118192.
Retailers and consumers are increasingly “omnichannel”. This means that retailers offer multiple integrated offline and online channels to their customers, while consumers use multiple offline and online channels throughout their shopping journeys. In these shopping journeys, consumers can travel for researching, testing, receiving and returning activities related to a purchase, next to the purchasing itself. It is unclear how such omnichannel consumer behaviour materialises in practice. This information is important for practitioners from retail as well as for society, not in the least because of the environmental impact that shopping trips generate. Existing environmental assessments of retail-related transport and logistics do not account for consumers’ omnichannel shopping and travel behaviour. To fill this gap in research, we set up a case-study collaboration with an omnichannel footwear retailer in Belgium. We collected data on logistics and consumer flows and analysed this data to determine the CO2 footprint. Our research results in six profiles, of which “the online shopper” that shops online and receives its purchase at home or at a collection point generates the lowest impact. However, when online shoppers travel to stores prior to their e-purchase and become “showroomers”, the external CO2 costs double compared to “traditional shoppers” that carry out all shopping activities in-store and are more than eight times higher compared to “online shoppers”. Although the case-study context should be taken into account (e.g., in terms of product type, retailer type and geography), a sensitivity analysis demonstrates the robustness of our results.
Heleen Buldeo Rai; Koen Mommens; Sara Verlinde; Cathy Macharis. How Does Consumers’ Omnichannel Shopping Behaviour Translate into Travel and Transport Impacts? Case-Study of a Footwear Retailer in Belgium. Sustainability 2019, 11, 2534 .
AMA StyleHeleen Buldeo Rai, Koen Mommens, Sara Verlinde, Cathy Macharis. How Does Consumers’ Omnichannel Shopping Behaviour Translate into Travel and Transport Impacts? Case-Study of a Footwear Retailer in Belgium. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (9):2534.
Chicago/Turabian StyleHeleen Buldeo Rai; Koen Mommens; Sara Verlinde; Cathy Macharis. 2019. "How Does Consumers’ Omnichannel Shopping Behaviour Translate into Travel and Transport Impacts? Case-Study of a Footwear Retailer in Belgium." Sustainability 11, no. 9: 2534.
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify in what way logistics service providers are involved in the logistics operations of omnichannel retailers. Given the importance of logistics in omnichannel retail and the complexities that it brings forth, it is unclear if the current tendency towards logistics outsourcing continues, and how logistics service providers should adapt to remain relevant in the omnichannel retail environment. Design/methodology/approach The research draws on both desk and field research. The authors analysed the scientific information available on omnichannel retail logistics and conducted semi-structured expert interviews with food and non-food retailers that adopt an omnichannel model. Findings The research demonstrates distinct differences between food and non-food retailers. While food retailers are inclined to organise fulfilment and last mile activities in-house, non-food retailers partner closely with logistics service providers. Nonetheless, the store network of non-food retailers is attracting a growing part of logistics activities, which retailers are building themselves. To sustain their relevance in the omnichannel environment and strengthen their position for the future, the authors created a competency recommendation framework for logistics service providers, in which service differentiation is proposed as a viable direction for growth. Research limitations/implications The research is based on insights from retailers based in the Brussels-Capital Region (Belgium) and requires further and wider testing in other contexts and geographical areas. Practical implications The findings have strategic importance for retailers that are developing an omnichannel retail model and logistics service providers that (aim to) serve clients and operate activities within the retail sector. Originality/value The research provides a holistic view of logistics in omnichannel retail by identifying insourcing and outsourcing mechanisms and developing competency recommendations to fulfilment, internal transport and last mile transport in omnichannel retail.
Heleen Buldeo Rai; Sara Verlinde; Cathy Macharis; Penelope Schoutteet; Lieselot Vanhaverbeke. Logistics outsourcing in omnichannel retail. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management 2019, 49, 267 -286.
AMA StyleHeleen Buldeo Rai, Sara Verlinde, Cathy Macharis, Penelope Schoutteet, Lieselot Vanhaverbeke. Logistics outsourcing in omnichannel retail. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management. 2019; 49 (3):267-286.
Chicago/Turabian StyleHeleen Buldeo Rai; Sara Verlinde; Cathy Macharis; Penelope Schoutteet; Lieselot Vanhaverbeke. 2019. "Logistics outsourcing in omnichannel retail." International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management 49, no. 3: 267-286.
Cathy Macharis; Silvio Nocera. The future of freight transport. European Transport Research Review 2019, 11, 21 .
AMA StyleCathy Macharis, Silvio Nocera. The future of freight transport. European Transport Research Review. 2019; 11 (1):21.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCathy Macharis; Silvio Nocera. 2019. "The future of freight transport." European Transport Research Review 11, no. 1: 21.
Synchromodal transport incorporates real-time events in a dynamic manner in order to facilitate the most suitable selection of modes, routes and handling points. Up until now, current assessments rely on analytical models. Most of these models average distances for barges and trains via route mapping platforms that provide realistic distances for road only. To reflect on real-world developments more accurately, new thinking and modelling approaches are necessary to bridge academic models with physical transport processes. This paper introduces a computational model which computes movements of agents in geographically referenced space. The model captures stochastic parallel processes for each mode, and simulates decentralized delivery performance of each order in terms of cost, time and emissions at an operational level. Furthermore, we study the routing of individual orders and their responsiveness to disruptions. Computational experiments are performed within a case study which concerns imports of retail goods by unimodal truck transport from France to Belgium. Our findings show that dynamic synchromodal solutions cope with disturbances better, but unnecessary deviations and pro-activeness can also lead to negative effects when compared to static intermodal solutions
Tomas Ambra; An Caris; Cathy Macharis. Should I Stay or Should I Go? Assessing Intermodal and Synchromodal Resilience from a Decentralized Perspective. Sustainability 2019, 11, 1765 .
AMA StyleTomas Ambra, An Caris, Cathy Macharis. Should I Stay or Should I Go? Assessing Intermodal and Synchromodal Resilience from a Decentralized Perspective. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (6):1765.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTomas Ambra; An Caris; Cathy Macharis. 2019. "Should I Stay or Should I Go? Assessing Intermodal and Synchromodal Resilience from a Decentralized Perspective." Sustainability 11, no. 6: 1765.
PurposeCurrently, it is unclear how omnichannel retailers can create a last mile offer that is both attractive and sustainable from an economic and environmental point of view. The purpose of this paper is to explore to which extent consumers are willing to adopt last mile options that are more sustainable and how these options should be composed to remain attractive.Design/methodology/approachTo this end, the authors surveyed a representative sample of Belgian consumers, using choice-based conjoint experiments, and analysed their preferences structures.FindingsConsumers’ preference goes out to free, next day delivery to an address of choice, on regular office hours during the week. However, when free delivery and return are offered, consumers are willing to collect their orders themselves or wait longer for their orders to arrive.Practical implicationsThe research findings are important for retailers that (plan to) operate an omnichannel model. For omnichannel retailers with a dense store network, the results indicate that consumers accept their store network as pick-up and return locations, allowing retailers to create a more efficient and sustainable supply chain in which their online and offline activities can be combined.Originality/valueThe research findings contribute to current literature and practice by combining “planet” and “profit” components of sustainability in last mile transport and applying it in the novel omnichannel environment.
Heleen Buldeo Rai; Sara Verlinde; Cathy Macharis. The “next day, free delivery” myth unravelled. International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management 2019, 47, 39 -54.
AMA StyleHeleen Buldeo Rai, Sara Verlinde, Cathy Macharis. The “next day, free delivery” myth unravelled. International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management. 2019; 47 (1):39-54.
Chicago/Turabian StyleHeleen Buldeo Rai; Sara Verlinde; Cathy Macharis. 2019. "The “next day, free delivery” myth unravelled." International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management 47, no. 1: 39-54.
What is the role of universities in advancing sustainability? This paper delineates a unique program for promoting sustainability that was applied in Vrije Universiteit Brussels (VUB). The unique characteristics of the program are described in light of the positive sustainability framework. The five components of the program are designed to promote sustainable behavior of participants, through promoting goal-oriented hope: setting a goal; believing that one can successfully achieve the chosen goal (agency thinking); viewing the potential paths for achieving the goal (pathway thinking); and trusting other members of society to follow the same desired goal (social trust). The five components of the program are designed to jointly raise all the elements of hope. It starts with goal setting (estimate), which is aimed at evaluating the impact of the university on the physical environment. Secondly, the entire community of the university should be engaged in achieving the desired goal. The third component of the method is education about the potential options and actions for achieving the designed goal. Then, enabling the achievement of the goal takes place (meaning making it easy). Lastly, participants should be encouraged to pursue the goal by positive rewarding.
Cathy Macharis; Dorit Kerret. The 5E Model of Environmental Engagement: Bringing Sustainability Change to Higher Education through Positive Psychology. Sustainability 2019, 11, 241 .
AMA StyleCathy Macharis, Dorit Kerret. The 5E Model of Environmental Engagement: Bringing Sustainability Change to Higher Education through Positive Psychology. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (1):241.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCathy Macharis; Dorit Kerret. 2019. "The 5E Model of Environmental Engagement: Bringing Sustainability Change to Higher Education through Positive Psychology." Sustainability 11, no. 1: 241.
Sheida Hadavi; Sara Verlinde; Wouter Verbeke; Cathy Macharis; Tias Guns. Monitoring Urban-Freight Transport Based on GPS Trajectories of Heavy-Goods Vehicles. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems 2018, 20, 3747 -3758.
AMA StyleSheida Hadavi, Sara Verlinde, Wouter Verbeke, Cathy Macharis, Tias Guns. Monitoring Urban-Freight Transport Based on GPS Trajectories of Heavy-Goods Vehicles. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. 2018; 20 (10):3747-3758.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSheida Hadavi; Sara Verlinde; Wouter Verbeke; Cathy Macharis; Tias Guns. 2018. "Monitoring Urban-Freight Transport Based on GPS Trajectories of Heavy-Goods Vehicles." IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems 20, no. 10: 3747-3758.
In this chapter, the authors use the Multi Actor Multi Criteria analysis (MAMCA) to test the interest for innovative solutions impacting city logistics in the Belgian city of Mechelen. A list of diverse measures is proposed by an expert panel to a selection of relevant stakeholder groups. The proposed evaluation criteria were weighted by the stakeholders at a workshop and the stakeholders were asked to evaluate the different possible measures. Preferences strongly differ among stakeholder groups, but the most striking outcome of the workshop was the general attitude of retailers towards the proposed changes. For this stakeholder group, the authors discuss how the outcome of the MAMCA differs or aligns with the impacts in similar cases. Finally, they provide an ex ante analysis of the use of the MAMCA results by the local authorities in the city of Mechelen in their decision-making.
Tom Van Lier; Dries Meers; Heleen Buldeo Rai; Cathy Macharis. Evaluating innovative solutions for sustainable city logistics: an enhanced understanding of stakeholder perceptions. Decision-Making for Sustainable Transport and Mobility 2018, 149 -163.
AMA StyleTom Van Lier, Dries Meers, Heleen Buldeo Rai, Cathy Macharis. Evaluating innovative solutions for sustainable city logistics: an enhanced understanding of stakeholder perceptions. Decision-Making for Sustainable Transport and Mobility. 2018; ():149-163.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTom Van Lier; Dries Meers; Heleen Buldeo Rai; Cathy Macharis. 2018. "Evaluating innovative solutions for sustainable city logistics: an enhanced understanding of stakeholder perceptions." Decision-Making for Sustainable Transport and Mobility , no. : 149-163.
This paper outlines the scenario-building approach of the Mobility4EU project that aims to create a vision and action plan for mobility and transport in 2030. Scenario building is the first step of the Multi-Actor Multi-Criteria Analysis (MAMCA), the methodology used to conduct a broad stakeholder consultation. To emphasize the participative nature of the scenario building, the scenarios were created using the intuitive logics technique and participatory workshops. Each scenario describes future trends and technological, organisational or policy-related solutions. Based on a survey of stakeholders, “policy & legislative framework” and “lifestyle and user behaviour” emerged as pivotal uncertainties to steer the scenario building. They provided the basis for the development of four scenarios: Data World, Digital Nomads, Slow is Beautiful, and Minimum Carbon. The paper describes the trends and solutions that comprise these scenarios.
Imre Keseru; Thierry Coosemans; Cathy Macharis. Building Scenarios for the Future of Transport in Europe: The Mobility4EU Approach. Advanced Microsystems for Automotive Applications 2016 2018, 15 -30.
AMA StyleImre Keseru, Thierry Coosemans, Cathy Macharis. Building Scenarios for the Future of Transport in Europe: The Mobility4EU Approach. Advanced Microsystems for Automotive Applications 2016. 2018; ():15-30.
Chicago/Turabian StyleImre Keseru; Thierry Coosemans; Cathy Macharis. 2018. "Building Scenarios for the Future of Transport in Europe: The Mobility4EU Approach." Advanced Microsystems for Automotive Applications 2016 , no. : 15-30.
Crowd logistics is an alternative to traditional home deliveries by parcel companies and is believed to be more sustainable. The idea of crowd logistics is that parcels and passengers are co-transported along a passenger trip that was intended to be made for another purpose. Due to the novelty of this concept and the fact that existing crowd logistics platforms are continuously changing, knowledge on the actual impact of crowd logistics is limited. To gain insight in crowd logistics’ environmental impact and the involved stakeholders, we apply two methods. First, an impact analysis based on data of an operational crowd logistics platform in Belgium. We compare the external costs imposed on society when delivering a parcel with crowd logistics and with more traditional ways of transport. Second, an analysis of stakeholder support for crowd logistics, by applying a multi-actor multi-criteria analysis or MAMCA. The findings indicate that current platform use results in higher external transport costs and thus a higher environmental impact, when compared to traditional parcel delivery. Although the concept receives support from the main stakeholders, societal objectives are not met. A critical role in improving crowd logistics’ impact is reserved for the platform provider, who can adjust the platform operation and incentivisation to steer efficient vehicle use. Future research efforts can be allocated to other types of crowd logistics platforms and non-urban application of the concept.
Heleen Buldeo Rai; Sara Verlinde; Cathy Macharis. Shipping outside the box. Environmental impact and stakeholder analysis of a crowd logistics platform in Belgium. Journal of Cleaner Production 2018, 202, 806 -816.
AMA StyleHeleen Buldeo Rai, Sara Verlinde, Cathy Macharis. Shipping outside the box. Environmental impact and stakeholder analysis of a crowd logistics platform in Belgium. Journal of Cleaner Production. 2018; 202 ():806-816.
Chicago/Turabian StyleHeleen Buldeo Rai; Sara Verlinde; Cathy Macharis. 2018. "Shipping outside the box. Environmental impact and stakeholder analysis of a crowd logistics platform in Belgium." Journal of Cleaner Production 202, no. : 806-816.