Eleonora Morganti

Bio: Eleonora Morganti is an academic researcher from University of Leeds. The author has contributed to research in topics: Last mile & Rural area. The author has an hindex of 11, co-authored 30 publications receiving 905 citations. Previous affiliations of Eleonora Morganti include IFSTTAR.

The impact of e-commerce on final deliveries: alternative parcel delivery services in France and Germany

Abstract: In Europe, shopping habits have changed fast during the last decade and a high percentage of consumers now shop online. E-commerce for physical goods generates a significant demand for dedicated delivery services, and results in increasingly difficult last mile logistics. In particular home delivery services, which are usually the preferred option by the online consumers, contribute to the atomization of parcel flows thus causing particular problems within the urban areas. However, alternative delivery solutions are growing fast, especially in metropolitan areas The purpose of this article is to compare the alternatives to home delivery that have been developed by French and German parcel delivery operators which developed pick-up points in stores and automated lockers networks. The paper includes an analysis of the key drivers of the development of the two emblematic delivery services (pick-up points and lockers), with reference to the strategies of service providers and e-commerce firms as well as consumer preferences.

Final deliveries for online shopping: The deployment of pickup point networks in urban and suburban areas

Abstract: In France, e-commerce has experienced steady growth over the past decade. A striking aspect is that it is now widespread among different segments of the population, including suburban and rural households. This growth has generated significant demand for dedicated delivery services to end consumers. Pickup points (PP) represent a fast-growing alternative to home delivery, accounting for about 20% of parcel deliveries to households. The article focuses on the strategy of PP network operators. Our results are threefold.We have documented the recent development of alternative parcel delivery services to e-shoppers in Europe, and especially in France. We have described how the operators have decided to organize their PP network, identifying main variables and constraints. We have provided an analysis of the spatial distribution of PPs in France. The paper shows that at the French national level, PPs are nowawell established alternative to home deliveries and their presence covers urban, suburban and rural areas. While PP density in remote areas decreases faster than population density, rural e-consumers' accessibility to PP sites has reached a viable level. Furthermore, PP delivery services generate new types of B2B freight trips that are not yet included in current urban freight models.

Final Deliveries for Online Shopping: The Deployment of Pickup Point Networks in Urban and Suburban Areas

Abstract: Over the past ten years, e-commerce has generated a significant demand for dedicated delivery services to end consumers. Pick-up points and locker boxes represent a fast-growing solution, becoming an alternative to home delivery in 20% of the e-commerce deliveries in France. The purpose of this article is to identify how the operators in charge of delivering e-commerce products adapt to different urban, suburban and rural environments. In what ways do pickup point delivery networks differ in dense urban areas and more sparsely populated suburban and rural environments? The authors have focused their research on the department of Seine-et-Marne, in the East of the Paris region. After carrying out a literature review, the authors conducted interviews with operators. Seventeen in-depth interviews were conducted with the main transport operators involved in ecommerce in France. The authors finally conducted a spatial analysis looking at the locational patterns of pickup point.

The rise of on-demand ‘Instant Deliveries’ in European cities

Abstract: This exploratory paper contributes to a new body of research that investigates the potential of digital market places to disrupt transport and mobility services. We are specifically looking at the ...

City logistics for perishable products. The case of the Parma's Food Hub

Abstract: This paper analyzes schemes for delivering food to urban food outlets, i.e. corporate retail chains, independent retailers and the hotel, restaurants and catering (Ho.Re.Ca.) sector. We present a case study of Parma, Italy, where traffic regulations, delivery services and an urban distribution center have been implemented in order to improve efficiency and reduce the adverse impacts of urban food distribution within the city. The study depicts the role of public actors in defining policy measures and, in particular, focuses on the wholesale produce market, which has been revitalized by means of the Food Hub concept to provide consolidation services as an urban distribution center. Finally, we propose generalization to place our findings in the wider context of European city logistics studies.

50th Anniversary Invited Article—City Logistics: Challenges and Opportunities

Abstract: Today, around 54% of the world’s population lives in urban areas. By 2050, this share is expected to go up significantly. As a result, city logistics, which focuses on the efficient and effective transportation of goods in urban areas while taking into account the negative effects on congestion, safety, and environment, is critical to ensuring continued quality of life in cities. We review and discuss a variety of current and anticipated challenges and opportunities of city logistics. We hope this helps shaping an appropriate research agenda and stimulates more researchers to enter this exciting field.

Impact of COVID-19 on the food supply chain

Abstract: A pandemic is not a new event encountered in the history of humanity because mankind has faced various pandemics in history The common point of pandemics is their serious negative effects on the global economy Considering the food supply chain, one of the most important sectors of the economy, it has been seen that COVID-19 has an impact on the whole process from the field to the consumer In the light of recent challenges in food supply chain, there is now considerable concern about food production, processing, distribution, and demand COVID-19 resulted in the movement restrictions of workers, changes in demand of consumers, closure of food production facilities, restricted food trade policies, and financial pressures in food supply chain Therefore, governments should facilitate the movement of workers and agri-food products In addition, small farmers or vulnerable people should be supported financially Facilities should change the working conditions and maintain the health and safety of employees by altering safety measures Food protectionist policies should be avoided to prevent an increase in food prices In conclusion, each country must realize the severity of the situation and sometimes should tighten or loosen the measures according to the spread of the pandemic The supply chain also should be flexible enough to respond to the challenges in the food supply chain The purpose of this review is to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on the agriculture and food sector and to summarize the recommendations required to reduce and control the effect of the pandemic

Impacts of COVID-19 on Food Supply Chain

Abstract: A pandemic is not a new event encountered in the history of humanity, because mankind has faced various pandemics in history The common point of pandemics is their serious negative effects on the global economy Considering the food supply chain, one of the most important sectors of the economy, it has seen that COVID-19 has an impact on the whole process from the field to the consumer In the light of recent challenges in food supply chain, there is now considerable concern about the food production, processing, distribution, and demand COVID-19 resulted the movement restrictions of workers, changes in demand of consumers, closure of food production facilities, restricted food trade policies and financial pressures in food supply chain Therefore, governments should facilitate the movement of workers and agri-food products In addition, small farmers or vulnerable peoples should be supported financially Facilities should change the working conditions and maintain the health and safety of employees by altering safety measures Food protectionist policies should be avoided to prevent an increase in food prices In conclusion, each country must realize the severity of the situation and sometimes should tighten or loosen the measures according to spreadability of the pandemic The supply chain also should be flexible enough to respond to the challenges in the food supply chain The purpose of this review article is to determine the impact of COVID-19 in the agriculture and food sector and to summarize the recommendations required to reduce and control the effect of the pandemic

Final deliveries for online shopping: The deployment of pickup point networks in urban and suburban areas

Abstract: In France, e-commerce has experienced steady growth over the past decade. A striking aspect is that it is now widespread among different segments of the population, including suburban and rural households. This growth has generated significant demand for dedicated delivery services to end consumers. Pickup points (PP) represent a fast-growing alternative to home delivery, accounting for about 20% of parcel deliveries to households. The article focuses on the strategy of PP network operators. Our results are threefold.We have documented the recent development of alternative parcel delivery services to e-shoppers in Europe, and especially in France. We have described how the operators have decided to organize their PP network, identifying main variables and constraints. We have provided an analysis of the spatial distribution of PPs in France. The paper shows that at the French national level, PPs are nowawell established alternative to home deliveries and their presence covers urban, suburban and rural areas. While PP density in remote areas decreases faster than population density, rural e-consumers' accessibility to PP sites has reached a viable level. Furthermore, PP delivery services generate new types of B2B freight trips that are not yet included in current urban freight models.