Article(electronic)#1March 2014
Developing a Local Research Strategy for City Logistics on an Academic Campus
In: Procedia: social and behavioral sciences, Volume 125, p. 226-238
ISSN: 1877-0428
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In: Procedia: social and behavioral sciences, Volume 125, p. 226-238
ISSN: 1877-0428
In this paper an introduction to the principles and methods used in logistics and supply chain management is presented. It begins by a discussion on fundamentals and explains the relevant terms. Next policy and practice associated with logistics and freight services are regarded with a focus on the EU policy for the sector which greatly influences the development of logistics chains and services. Mathematical formulation of typical transport and logistics-related problems is also presented followed by a discussion on the concept of sustainability.
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