Facilitating cargo bikes for sustainable urban last-mile distribution
At the opening of the thinkport VIENNA, I had the opportunity to drive and test electric cargo-bikes. Such bikes areContinue Reading
Category: Food Logistics
The complexity of cold chain logistics
Cold chain logistics is one of the most interesting aspects of food logistics. For scientists, it offers numerous complex andContinue Reading
E-Grocery Fulfillment Channels
Multiple major retail chains in Austria are offering an extensive range of groceries online. Additionally, numerous start-ups and companies, whichContinue Reading
Optimizing Logistics Operations to Reduce Food Waste
Substantial amounts of food products are wasted in multiple stages of the supply chain. Produce is lost at the field,Continue Reading
E-Grocery Logistics
Buying food products online is booming. You can order your shopping directly to your home or collect it from aContinue Reading
Transport Vulnerabilities & Disruptions
Delays in fresh fruit logistics do not only cost time, but also can potentially harm the value of products and profits. Nevertheless, transport disruptions are common. Let’s assume a bridge is closed. To save a shipment from spoilage, one can either travel on alternative routes (i), switch mode of transport (ii), wait for the disruption to be over (iii) or, in case of a long-term disruption, fulfill demand from a backup supplier (iv), but which option is the best in each particular situation?
