Wiley Online Library : Decision Sciences
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Using intermediate points in parcel delivery operations with truck‐based autonomous drones

Abstract Autonomous drones are no longer science fiction but are becoming reality. Prior studies have investigated how an autonomous drone can be used in conjunction with a parcel delivery truck, but they all restricted the drones’ launch/recovery sites to customer nodes visited by a truck. In practice, parcel carriers are considering the use of intermediate...

Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:09
Order basket contents and consumer returns

Abstract Although lenient return policies can drive sales and customer loyalty, they have also resulted in enormous returns volumes and reverse logistics costs. Online retailers often feel compelled to offer free returns, but are then faced with numerous operational challenges, ranging from accurately forecasting returns volumes to identifying presales...

Thu Feb 29, 2024 12:48
Advancing OSCM scientific knowledge by replicating empirical findings: Step‐by‐step procedure and illustration for transformative replication endeavors

Abstract Replication endeavors contribute to the accumulation of scientific evidence about previously reported findings and are crucial for scientific progress. Replication studies are, however, often discouraged and rarely published in the operations and supply chain management (OSCM) discipline. In this article, we offer a framework for replications...

Tue Feb 20, 2024 11:16
How a dedicated postdischarge unit can reduce hospital congestion and costs

Abstract Depending on the patient's condition, up to 60% of inpatients are discharged to post–acute care facilities (PACFs). These patients may experience several days of nonmedical inpatient stay until the hospital finds a facility that fits their needs, contributing to overcrowding in upstream units. This article studies the feasibility of creating...

Fri Feb 9, 2024 12:01
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