Transport And Communications 2018, 6(2):20-24 | DOI: 10.26552/tac.C.2018.2.5

Delivery Models in Last Mile Logistics

Stanislava Turská1, Roman Chinoracký1, Jana Kurotová1, Simona Jaculjaková1, Iwona Rybicka2
1 Facultyof Operation and Economics of Transport and Communications, University of Zilina, Univerzitna 8215/1, 010 26 Zilina, Slovakia
2 Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Lublin University of Technology, 36 Nadbystrzycka Str., 20-618 Lublin, Poland

In logistics the key problem of last mile is how to deliver goods from distribution hub to end users in cities and built-up areas. The paper deals with an issue of last mile delivery. The main objective of the paper is to analyse possible solutions how to deliver consignments to end customers. To achieve the aim, we realized secondary research in which we identified seven basic delivery models. Some of the delivery models are traditional, but there are delivery models which are a matter of the near future. One of the most appropriate solutions how to enhance effectiveness in the process of last mile delivery is to take advantages of every identified delivery model. Results of the research also imply a comparison of delivery models.

Keywords: Last Mile, Delivery Models, Drones, Droids, AGVs
JEL classification: L87, L90, L91

Published: September 30, 2018  Show citation

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Turská, S., Chinoracký, R., Kurotová, J., Jaculjaková, S., & Rybicka, I. (2018). Delivery Models in Last Mile Logistics. Transport And Communications, 6(2), 20-24. doi: 10.26552/tac.C.2018.2.5
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