This course provides a synopsis and conceptual foundation for Collaborative Logistics, with particular reference to the regional dimension.
The key source, from which the present module is excerpted in the study developed within the GRETA D.1.3.2, to which the reader is invite to refer for further deepening. In turn this delivarable was developed drawing on an analysis previously conducted in 2022/2023 by the European Network of Logistics Competence Centres (Open ENLoCC).
As far as the module structure is concerned, the next chapter begins by introducing the key concept of Regional Collaborative Logistics (RCL and elaborates on the relevant aspects of the regional dimension and the related stakeholders to be involved.
Then, the subsequent chapter, after discussing the obstacles and current limited adoption of the RCL, focuses on outlining key enabling factors and especially technologies.
Lastly, based on this foundation, a vision pivoting on the main goal of creating a “favourable ecosystem” fostering RCL has been devised.