Measuring couriers individual efficiency in last-mile logistics

The last mile is a critical segment in logistics, significantly impacting the efficiency and profitability of delivery operations. However, managing courier workflows remains a challenge, especially given the variations in work patterns and external factors such as route deviations or traffic condit...

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Main Authors: Ana Pegado-Bardayo, Jesús Muñuzuri, Pablo Cortés, Antonio Lorenzo-Espejo
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Language:English
Published: Universitat Politècnica de València 2025-07-01
Series:International Journal of Production Management and Engineering
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Online Access:https://polipapers.upv.es/index.php/IJPME/article/view/22951
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author Ana Pegado-Bardayo
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description The last mile is a critical segment in logistics, significantly impacting the efficiency and profitability of delivery operations. However, managing courier workflows remains a challenge, especially given the variations in work patterns and external factors such as route deviations or traffic conditions. This study analyzes the workflows of couriers, and provides insights into couriers’ individual efficiency and the underlying factors influencing its  performance. Using real-world data from a Spanish logistics company, the study measures the impact of work shifts, workload density, and contextual elements on courier efficiency. The research seeks to serve as a tool to identify potential bottlenecks, optimize task allocation, and improve overall service efficiency.
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spelling doaj-art-d0c5c24cee0b41d58658fa705f49936a2025-08-20T02:46:35ZengUniversitat Politècnica de ValènciaInternational Journal of Production Management and Engineering2340-48762025-07-0113220321310.4995/ijpme.2025.2295122141Measuring couriers individual efficiency in last-mile logisticsAna Pegado-Bardayo0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5087-203XJesús Muñuzuri1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5784-4165Pablo Cortés2https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8912-0970Antonio Lorenzo-Espejo3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0404-5594Universidad de Sevilla Universidad de Sevilla Universidad de Sevilla Universidad de SevillaThe last mile is a critical segment in logistics, significantly impacting the efficiency and profitability of delivery operations. However, managing courier workflows remains a challenge, especially given the variations in work patterns and external factors such as route deviations or traffic conditions. This study analyzes the workflows of couriers, and provides insights into couriers’ individual efficiency and the underlying factors influencing its  performance. Using real-world data from a Spanish logistics company, the study measures the impact of work shifts, workload density, and contextual elements on courier efficiency. The research seeks to serve as a tool to identify potential bottlenecks, optimize task allocation, and improve overall service efficiency.https://polipapers.upv.es/index.php/IJPME/article/view/22951last-mile logisticsefficiency analysisworkforce performance
spellingShingle Ana Pegado-Bardayo
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Measuring couriers individual efficiency in last-mile logistics
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last-mile logistics
efficiency analysis
workforce performance
title Measuring couriers individual efficiency in last-mile logistics
title_full Measuring couriers individual efficiency in last-mile logistics
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title_short Measuring couriers individual efficiency in last-mile logistics
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efficiency analysis
workforce performance
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