Xiaonan Zhu

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Xiaonan Zhu is a prominent researcher in logistics and supply chain management, with a primary focus on last-mile delivery (LMD) systems. Their seminal work, "Evolution, Challenges, and Opportunities of Transportation Methods in the Last-Mile Delivery Process" (2023), has already garnered 30 citations, establishing Zhu as a leading voice in this rapidly evolving field. This paper provides the first comprehensive taxonomy of all LMD transportation modes—from drones and autonomous vehicles to cargo bikes and traditional vans—charting their historical evolution and identifying critical barriers to adoption. Zhu’s major contribution lies in synthesizing fragmented literature into a coherent framework that reveals how technological innovation, urbanization, and e-commerce growth are reshaping the final leg of supply chains. By mapping the trade-offs between speed, cost, sustainability, and infrastructure requirements, Zhu offers actionable insights for logistics firms and policymakers. Their work is particularly notable for bridging academic theory with practical industry challenges, making it an essential reference for students and practitioners seeking to understand the future of urban freight. Zhu continues to investigate emerging mobility solutions, positioning themselves at the forefront of sustainable and efficient delivery system design.