Recent developments in the Last-Mile Location-Routing problem

Abstract

Recent technological advancements have facilitated various initiatives in the last-mile location routing problem (LM-LRP), yet existing LM-LRP literature largely evaluates these initiatives in isolation and lacks a unified framework. This study aims to address this limitation by conducting a systematic literature review of emerging initiatives in LM-LRP to synthesize their technological and operational implications. First, transportation nodes and modes are categorized to show how emerging initiatives change the spatial configuration of logistics facilities and affect sustainability dimensions, while increasing coordination requirements across LM-LRP networks. The literature is then assessed..