Enhancing the Sustainability of Parcel Delivery Systems through Packaging Management and Optimization

Momčilo Dobrodolac; Dragan Lazarević; Aleksandar Trifunović; Đorđe Popović

doi:10.31181/msa31202642

Authors

Momčilo Dobrodolac Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering, University of Belgrade, Vojvode Stepe 305, 11010 Belgrade, Serbia Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8112-8329
Dragan Lazarević Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering, University of Belgrade, Vojvode Stepe 305, 11010 Belgrade, Serbia Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5549-4859
Aleksandar Trifunović Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering, University of Belgrade, Vojvode Stepe 305, 11010 Belgrade, Serbia Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4839-8105
Đorđe Popović Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering in Doboj, University of East Sarajevo, Vojvode Mišića 52, 74000 Doboj, Bosnia and Herzegovina Author https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7656-6257

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31181/msa31202642

Keywords:

Sustainability of the Postal Systems, Optimized Packaging Solutions, Packaging Management, Recyclable Packaging, Reusable Packaging, Real-Size Packaging

Abstract

The introduction of various sustainable packaging solutions and packaging optimization into parcel delivery systems represents a very important step toward improving the sustainability of the entire system. Owing to such an approach and the implementation of different solutions, it is possible to better plan resources, achieve economic savings, and contribute to environmental protection, which all indirectly have a positive impact on society as a whole. This paper aims to highlight the importance of sustainable approaches and solutions for packaging postal items, considering that there is a direct connection between this process and the sustainability of the entire parcel delivery system. This research provides an overview of the contribution to sustainability improvement for three selected approaches: recyclable packaging, reusable packaging, and precisely dimensioned packaging. In addition, through an illustrative numerical example, a significant potential for improving the sustainability of parcel delivery systems through the application of optimized packaging solutions is demonstrated.

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