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Introduction to Supply Chain Management and Logistics in Latin America
Within a variety of countries considered emerging economies, Latin America has received special attention in the last years. The region accounts for more than 625 million people with approximately 5% of the total world Gross Domestic Product (GDP; ECLAC Report Latin America, 2016).
Supply Chain Management for Micro and Small Firms in Latin America
In this chapter, we discuss the connection between MSEs’ productivity growth and SCM. We present key takeaways from the literature and summarized different research approaches used to study this emerging field, specifically related to the impact of the size of the company, the use of surveys to gather data, and the importance of field interventions.
Bikesharing (BSS) Model for Urban Design
This study presents a methodology to face the challenges that cities face in selecting sustainable and cost-effective transportation modes, helping planners make choices that can be expressed not only in monetary terms but also in environmental benefits associated with...
Optimal Fleet Composition
How do certain vehicles perform on given road & environmental conditions? Which vehicle characteristics have the biggest impact on CO2 emissions?
Green Home Delivery Consolidation
Last-mile home delivery is the last segment of the delivery process, and within there are significant fulfillment constraints and an associated economic and environmental costs. The “Green Button” Project allows customers to make the eco-friendly choice of waiting a...
“Green Button Project” Consumer Preference for Green Last Mile Home Delivery
In the era of e-commerce and climate change, sustainability in last-mile delivery operations has a pivotal role. The boost of online shopping and increasing expectations of fast shipping means more vehicles on the road with lower utilization, higher frequency of...
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Companies are pursuing sustainability in their #SupplyChains to reduce repetitional risk and increase brand equity, but what are the barriers to achieving supply chain #Sustainability success? @hickmana @KellenBetts @varney2 @MITSustainChain #MIT https://medium.com/mitsupplychain/barriers-to-sustainability-why-suppliers-are-part-of-the-problem-and-the-solution-8a9c915996ea