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Sustainability implications of connected and autonomous vehicles for the food supply chain

CSS Publication Number
CSS18-01
Full Publication Date
January 2018
Abstract

Connected and autonomous vehicles are anticipated to transform food distribution systems. The food distribution industry is a likely early-adopter of this technology, with resulting changes affecting the environmental and economic profiles of the food supply chain. Considerations for a truly sustainable adoption of this technology are discussed.

Research Areas
Mobility Systems
Transportation
Keywords
Autonomous vehicles, Economics, Food, Supply chain, Sustainability, Transportation
Publication Type
Journal Article
Digital Object Identifier
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2017.09.021
Full Citation
Heard, Brent R., Morteza Taiebat, Ming Xu, and Shelie Miller. (2017) “Sustainability implications of connected and autonomous vehicles for the food supply chain.” Resources, Conservation and Recycling. 128: 22-24.