Abstract Current trends related to increased sustainability requirements, the application of new digital technologies, and changes in consumer behavior have disrupted conventional food supply chains, entailing challenges for the last mile logistics and distribution of food products. The main aim of this study is to develop a toolset for exploring the sustainability potential of last mile logistics and distribution strategies, employing (1) a centralized distribution network with a click & collect option, (2) a decentralized distribution network with a home-delivery option, and (3) a distributed network based on a crowd logistics concept. For this, a system dynamics (SD) simulation and a multi-criteria decision aid (MCDA) were applied to assess the sustainability performance of these distribution channel options for a case study of a local food cooperative and a logistics service provider in Austria. The sustainability potential of developing a new logistics system in collaboration with these players has been estimated for the first time, while considering the dynamic interplay of all relevant sustainability elements within operational, tactical, and strategic planning. The results show that an integration of the two players into a distributed network strategy based on a crowd logistics concept is the most viable and sustainable option. This highlights the significant role of the logistics sector in proactively innovating services to make sustainable choices easier for the customer.

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最后一英里物流和配送策略的可持续性评估：以当地食品网络为例

摘要 当前与可持续性要求的提高、新数字技术的应用以及消费者行为的变化相关的趋势已经扰乱了传统的食品供应链，给食品的最后一英里物流和配送带来了挑战。本研究的主要目的是开发一个工具集，用于探索最后一英里物流和配送策略的可持续性潜力，采用 (1) 具有点击和收集选项的集中配送网络，(2) 具有家庭-交付选项，以及（3）基于人群物流概念的分布式网络。为了这，应用系统动力学 (SD) 模拟和多标准决策辅助 (MCDA) 来评估这些分销渠道选项的可持续性绩效，以奥地利当地食品合作社和物流服务提供商的案例研究为例。首次评估了与这些参与者合作开发新物流系统的可持续性潜力，同时考虑了运营、战术和战略规划中所有相关可持续性元素的动态相互作用。结果表明，将两个参与者整合到基于人群物流概念的分布式网络策略中是最可行和可持续的选择。这凸显了物流部门在主动创新服务以让客户更轻松地做出可持续选择方面的重要作用。