Sammanfattning
The remarkable growth of e-commerce has defined the recent years of various industries worldwide. Driven by consumers, the e-commerce surge (e-retail in particular) stems from the final leg of the supply chain: the last mile. As the growing flow of e-commerce orders continues to generate new records for annual revenues, key actors in the last mile face the challenges of increasing customer demands and transportation volumes. In response, e-retailers and logistics service providers seek innovative service solutions, often powered by technological advancements. This study consisted of focus group interviews and a usability test that incorporated an innovative technology in the delivery service. The study provides insights into how service innovation affects e-customer behavior and presents a basic map of the e-customer journey. The findings also provide a foundation for improving management of the customer experience and aiding managerial decision-making when designing new e-commerce last mile services.
Originalspråk | engelska |
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Sidor (från-till) | 461 |
Antal sidor | 468 |
Tidskrift | Journal of Business Research |
Volym | 101 |
DOI | |
Status | Published - 2019 jan. 15 |
Ämnesklassifikation (UKÄ)
- Företagsekonomi
- Teknik och teknologier