Motivation – The choice of the topic for this master's thesis stems from both the author's professional and personal interest in the subject of sustainable logistics in Steyr. Purpose – The aim of this thesis is to analyze the challenges of last mile logistics in general and in Steyr specifically, and to explore how the Sustainable Urban Logistics Plan (SULP) can be used as a strategic tool to develop sustainable and efficient logistics solutions. The research questions addressed in this thesis are: RQ1: How can the concept of last mile supply chain be defined for a city? RQ2: What specific differences or characteristics does last mile logistics in Steyr exhibit compared to the current state of the literature? RQ3: What challenges would arise for the city of Steyr from the findings of RQ2 in the future implementation of a Sustainable Urban Logistics Plan? Methodology – The thesis is based on an unsystematic literature review, supplemented by a case study of the city of Steyr. Additionally, expert interviews with representatives from the city of Steyr were conducted, and their results were qualitatively analyzed. Findings – The analysis shows that the city of Steyr faces various challenges in the area of last mile logistics. The implementation of a SULP could help address these issues by enabling structured planning and the implementation of sustainable logistics strategies. However, it also becomes clear that political hurdles and data availability represent significant challenges. Limitations – The findings from RQ2 and RQ3 are primarily limited to the specific situation in Steyr and cannot be easily generalized to other cities. Value/Contribution – This master's thesis contributes to research in the field of urban logistics by presenting the SULP as a tool for addressing last mile challenges in mediumsized cities like Steyr.
Last Mile Logistik und der Sustainable Urban Logistics Plan als Herausforderungen für die Stadt Steyr
Graf, P. (Author). 2024
Student thesis: Master's Thesis