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Sustainable E-commerce, Supply Chains and Logistics

A special issue of Logistics (ISSN 2305-6290).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 January 2025) | Viewed by 6496

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Prof. Dr. Shiu-Li Huang

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Department of Business Administration, National Taipei University, New Taipei City 237303, Taiwan
Interests: electronic commerce; information management; online marketing; sharing economy
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We cordially invite you to contribute a paper to be included in the Special Issue “Sustainable E-commerce, Supply Chains and Logistics” of the journal Logistics.

E-commerce refers to the buying and selling of goods or services via the Internet. As e-commerce has continued to grow, many environmental and social concerns have arisen. For instance, e-commerce packaging uses materials that are harmful to the environment and contribute huge amounts of waste; the logistics (e.g., the last-mile delivery) generate air and noise pollution; online data transmission and storage pose new challenges for privacy protection and security; and the combination of new business models and an unclear legal environment can result in labor rights violations. Besides having to ensure economic performance, e-commerce managers must take into account the natural environment and society and must know how to implement sustainable practices. Moreover, marketers must know how to leverage online channels to communicate with and provide value to consumers in order to achieve long-term well-being for all while balancing short-term profit maximization. Marketers can influence consumers and can help manage brands and product offerings in a more sustainable manner. The aim of this Special Issue of the journal Logistics is to provide researchers with a platform on which to discuss issues in the context of e-commerce, supply chains, and logistics in order to help e-commerce managers and marketers work in a sustainable manner.

For this Special Issue, we welcome the submission of original research articles and reviews. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

  • Supply chains and logistics;
  • Incorporating sustainability into e-commerce/online marketing;
  • The environmental and societal impacts of e-commerce/online marketing;
  • Sustainable practices adopted by e-commerce companies;
  • Packaging and delivery;
  • Platform cooperatives;
  • The sharing economy.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Sustainability.   

Prof. Dr. Shiu-Li Huang
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Logistics is an international peer-reviewed open access quarterly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • sustainable e-commerce
  • supply chains and logistics
  • marketplaces management
  • packaging management
  • smart logistics

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Economic Viability of Electric Bus Adoption for Public Transportation in Thailand: A Monte Carlo Simulation Approach
by Sakgasem Ramingwong, Sate Sampattagul and Jutamat Jintana
Logistics 2025, 9(2), 60; https://doi.org/10.3390/logistics9020060 - 29 Apr 2025
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Background: Thailand is actively transitioning toward electric vehicle adoption as part of its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This study investigates the economic feasibility of replacing diesel buses with electric buses in Thailand’s public transportation sector. Methods: The research employs a [...] Read more.
Background: Thailand is actively transitioning toward electric vehicle adoption as part of its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This study investigates the economic feasibility of replacing diesel buses with electric buses in Thailand’s public transportation sector. Methods: The research employs a comprehensive methodological framework combining Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis with Monte Carlo simulation to address uncertainties in long-term financial projections. The study examines four pilot routes operated by a major Thai bus company, incorporating potential carbon credit revenues through Thailand’s Voluntary Emission Reduction program. Results: The analysis reveals substantial cost advantages for electric buses across all examined routes, with TCO savings ranging from 23.07% to 38.25%. Even under conservative scenarios, all routes demonstrate positive economic benefits. The fleet-wide net savings amount to approximately 236 million THB over a 10-year period, with an additional 16.7 million THB potential carbon credit revenue. Sensitivity analysis identifies fuel costs as the most significant factor (45.2%) affecting economic outcomes. Conclusions: The transition to electric buses presents a compelling economic and environmental case for Thai public transportation operators, with significant cost savings and emission reductions. A phased implementation approach beginning with routes offering the highest percentage savings is recommended. Full article
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Information and Communication Technology, and Supply Chains as Economic Drivers in the European Union
by Davor Mance, Siniša Vilke and Borna Debelić
Logistics 2025, 9(2), 49; https://doi.org/10.3390/logistics9020049 - 1 Apr 2025
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Background: The adoption of information and communication technology (ICT) is transforming supply chains in the European Union, affecting logistical performance, economic integration and sustainability. This study examines the extent to which ICT adoption affects logistics efficiency in the 27 EU Member States. [...] Read more.
Background: The adoption of information and communication technology (ICT) is transforming supply chains in the European Union, affecting logistical performance, economic integration and sustainability. This study examines the extent to which ICT adoption affects logistics efficiency in the 27 EU Member States. Methods: Using panel data from the World Bank and UNCTAD (2008–2018), the analysis applies the Arellano–Bond Generalized Method of Moments estimator to assess the impact of ICT indicators, broadband penetration, mobile connectivity and digital skills on logistics performance. GDP per capita and trade openness are included as control variables. Results: The results show that a 1% increase in ICT usage correlates with a 0.12-point increase in the Logistics Performance Index. Higher ICT usage leads to more efficient supply chains, lower costs and higher customer satisfaction. However, there are still differences in digitalization: the ICT usage rate of SMEs is 28% in Bulgaria and 27% in Romania, compared to the EU average of 59%. Conclusions: Bridging the digital divide requires targeted investments in ICT infrastructure, harmonized regulatory frameworks and stronger public–private cooperation to foster regional economic cohesion. This study provides policy recommendations to drive digital transformation, strengthen the resilience of logistics and improve the sustainability of supply chains in the EU. Full article
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Transforming E-Commerce Logistics: Sustainable Practices through Autonomous Maritime and Last-Mile Transportation Solutions
by Nistor Andrei, Cezar Scarlat and Alexandra Ioanid
Logistics 2024, 8(3), 71; https://doi.org/10.3390/logistics8030071 - 15 Jul 2024
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The logistics landscape in e-commerce is undergoing a profound transformation toward sustainability and autonomy. This paper explores the implementation of autonomous maritime and last-mile transportation solutions to optimize the entire logistics chain from factory to customer. Building on the lessons learned from the [...] Read more.
The logistics landscape in e-commerce is undergoing a profound transformation toward sustainability and autonomy. This paper explores the implementation of autonomous maritime and last-mile transportation solutions to optimize the entire logistics chain from factory to customer. Building on the lessons learned from the maritime industry’s digital transformation, the study identifies key features and proposes a forward-looking autonomous maritime and last-mile transportation system. Emphasizing the role of geospatial technologies, the proposed system employs GIS-based electronic route optimization for efficient goods delivery, integrating onboard and ashore GIS-based sensors for enhanced location precision. A case study was built to analyze the implementation of autonomous means of transport along the route of a product from factory to customer. The integration of autonomous systems shows substantial improvements in logistics performance. Synchromodal logistics and smart steaming techniques can be utilized to optimize transportation routes, resulting in reduced fuel consumption and emissions. The findings reveal that autonomous maritime and last-mile transport systems can significantly enhance the efficiency, flexibility and sustainability of e-commerce logistics. The study emphasizes the need for advanced technological integration and provides a comprehensive framework for future research and practical applications in the logistics industry. Full article
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