Research on innovation of express delivery network management [electronic resource] : network optimization, operation mechanism and mode reform / Pengfei Li, Jianhong Wu.

The express delivery industry plays a pivotal role in fostering social and economic advancements. Promoting its development requires two key strategies: improving its infrastructure and revolutionizing its management approach. For this innovative research , the authors conduct a comprehensive examin...

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Online Access: Full Text (via Springer)
Main Author: Li, Pengfei
Other Authors: Wu, Jianhong
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Chinese
Published: Singapore : Springer, 2024.
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • 1 Introduction
  • 1.1 Background and Significance
  • 1.2 Literature Review
  • 1.2.1 Optimization of Express Delivery Networks
  • 1.2.2 Operation Mechanism of Express Delivery Networks
  • 1.2.3 Reform of Express Delivery Model
  • 1.2.4 Review on the Innovation of Express Delivery Networks Mode
  • 1.2.5 Evaluation of the Developing Level of Regional Express Delivery Networks
  • 1.3 Contents and Innovation Points
  • 1.3.1 Research Contents
  • 1.3.2 Innovation Points
  • 1.4 Research Map
  • References
  • 2 Concepts and Theories Related to Express Delivery Network Management
  • 2.1 Concepts Related to Express Delivery Network Management
  • 2.1.1 Express Delivery
  • 2.1.2 Express Delivery Networks
  • 2.1.3 Express Delivery Network Management
  • 2.2 Network Optimization Theory
  • 2.3 Operational Mechanism Theory
  • 2.3.1 Operational Mechanism
  • 2.3.2 Components of Operational Mechanism
  • 2.3.3 Essence of the Operational Mechanism
  • 2.3.4 Conventional and Creative Operational Mechanism
  • 2.4 Model Change Theory
  • 2.5 Summary
  • References
  • 3 Development and Status Quo of the Express Delivery Industry
  • 3.1 Development of the Express Delivery Industry
  • 3.1.1 Development of the Global Express Delivery Industry
  • 3.1.2 Development of the Express Delivery Industry in China
  • 3.2 Status Quo of International Express Delivery Giants
  • 3.2.1 United Parcel Service (UPS)
  • 3.2.2 FedEx
  • 3.2.3 Deutsche Post (DHL)
  • 3.2.4 Japan Post
  • 3.3 Status Quo of the State-Owned Express Delivery Companies in China
  • 3.3.1 China Postal Express (EMS)
  • 3.3.2 China Railway Express (CRE)
  • 3.3.3 Civil Aviation Express (CAE)
  • 3.4 Status Quo of the Private Express Delivery Enterprises in China
  • 3.4.1 SF Express
  • 3.4.2 JD Logistics
  • 3.4.3 STO Express
  • 3.4.4 YTO Express
  • 3.4.5 ZTO Express
  • 3.4.6 Yunda Express
  • 3.5 Implications of the Development of the Express Delivery Industry
  • 3.5.1 Advantages of International Express Delivery Enterprises Development
  • 3.5.2 Problems in the Development of China's Express Delivery Industry
  • 3.6 Summary
  • References
  • 4 Express Delivery Network Structure and Characteristics
  • 4.1 Express Delivery Network Structure
  • 4.1.1 Composition of Express Delivery Networks
  • 4.1.2 Express Delivery Network Topology
  • 4.2 Structural Characteristics of Express Delivery Networks
  • 4.2.1 Characteristics of Backbone Networks
  • 4.2.2 Node Features
  • 4.3 Characteristics of the Express Delivery Traffic Flow
  • 4.3.1 Vehicle Operation Characteristics
  • 4.3.2 Time Series Dynamic Characteristics
  • 4.3.3 Spatial Dynamic Characteristics
  • 4.4 Summary
  • References
  • 5 Express Delivery Network Optimization Based on Intelligent Algorithms
  • 5.1 Overview of Network Optimization Algorithms
  • 5.1.1 Introduction of Basic Algorithms
  • 5.1.2 Selection of Algorithm