A10 Carbone Flashcards
What are the four types of crowd logistics services?
Crowd Storage – Individuals rent out storage space.
Crowd Local Delivery – Peer-to-peer short-distance deliveries.
Crowd Freight Shipping – Long-distance shipping using personal vehicles.
Crowd Freight Forwarding – International or intercontinental peer-to-peer parcel transport.
What are the advantages of crowd logistics?
Reduces unused transport and storage capacity.
Increases delivery flexibility.
Enables fast, local deliveries.
Supports new income opportunities for individuals.
Example: A commuter delivering a package along their usual route with no extra effort.
What are the main challenges of crowd logistics?
Lack of trust and reliability in non-professional operators.
Risk of dedicated (extra) trips increasing environmental impact.
Regulatory and liability issues, especially in international crowd freight forwarding.
What role do platform providers play in crowd logistics?
They act as intermediaries, matching users with logistics providers and offering digital tools like scheduling, tracking, insurance, and payment processing.
What factors influence the growth and success of crowd logistics?
Availability of idle logistics resources (e.g., cars, storage spaces).
Ease of performing logistics tasks (simple deliveries vs. complex freight handling).
Quality of digital platform support (scheduling, tracking, pricing tools).
Transaction security and legal support (insurance, contracts, regulatory compliance).
