Stefan Fedtke

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Total Citations

564

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About

Stefan Fedtke is a leading voice in urban logistics, whose work has fundamentally shaped how researchers and practitioners approach the challenge of last-mile delivery. His primary research areas lie at the intersection of operational research, e-commerce logistics, and sustainable urban transport. Fedtke’s most impactful contribution is his seminal 2020 survey, "Last-mile delivery concepts: a survey from an operational research perspective," which has amassed over 560 citations. This paper serves as a definitive roadmap, systematically classifying and analyzing the myriad of emerging delivery models—from crowd-shipping and autonomous vehicles to parcel lockers and cargo bikes—through a rigorous operational lens. By providing a clear taxonomy and identifying critical gaps in the literature, Fedtke’s work has become an essential starting point for any researcher entering the field. His analysis not only highlights the growing strain of e-commerce on city infrastructure but also offers a structured framework for evaluating the efficiency and sustainability of potential solutions. Through this landmark study, Fedtke has established himself as a key architect of the modern discourse on urban freight, guiding the next generation of research toward smarter, more resilient city logistics.