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A Theoretical Review of Synergizing Energy Efficiency with Transportation Logistics Optimization: Towards a Sustainable U.S. Infrastructure

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Simon Opara, Ifeanyi, Elumilade, Ruth Adesola, Ololade Liadi, Kafayat, Shittu, Habeeb, Olaoluwa Adeniji, Ibukun·2024·International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies
DOI 10.62225/2583049x.2024.4.6.5738
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In the pursuit of sustainable development, the integration of energy efficiency measures with transportation logistics optimization stands as a paramount concern. This theoretical review endeavors to scrutinize the intricate nexus between these two domains and elucidate their pivotal role in fostering a sustainable infrastructure landscape in the United States. With burgeoning concerns over climate change, resource depletion, and environmental degradation, the imperative to reimagine conventional paradigms becomes increasingly urgent. At the heart of this theoretical exploration lies the concept of synergistic integration - the harmonization of energy efficiency practices with logistics optimization strategies. By synergizing these elements, it is posited that significant strides can be made towards enhancing the sustainability quotient of the U.S. infrastructure. The review delves into the theoretical underpinnings of both energy efficiency and transportation logistics optimization, elucidating their respective principles, methodologies, and implications. Energy efficiency, characterized by the judicious utilization of energy resources to minimize wastage and maximize output, emerges as a linchpin in the quest for sustainability. Through technological innovations, behavioral adaptations, and policy interventions, energy efficiency endeavors to mitigate the ecological footprint of transportation activities. Concurrently, transportation logistics optimization endeavors to streamline the movement of goods and services, minimizing inefficiencies in the supply chain while optimizing resource allocation and operational processes. By synthesizing these two domains, a symbiotic relationship is envisaged wherein energy-efficient transportation practices bolster logistical efficiency, and vice versa. This review examines existing literature, theoretical frameworks, and case studies to delineate the potential synergies, challenges, and opportunities inherent in this integrative approach. Moreover, it underscores the imperative for interdisciplinary collaboration, policy coherence, and stakeholder engagement to actualize the envisioned transition towards a sustainable U.S. infrastructure. This theoretical review underscores the transformative potential of synergizing energy efficiency with transportation logistics optimization, offering a pathway towards a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable infrastructure paradigm in the United States.

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    “An organization that neglects these underlying capacities may struggle to sustain impact over time (Bello, et al. 2024, Omoegun & Oduro, 2024, Opara, et al., 2024, Tawose, Ekeocha & Oluwadele, 2024).”

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    Section 2.3 says organizations’ focus on short-term finances can lead to underinvestment in energy efficiency and logistics optimization, while Section 2.4 says lasting transportation-sector outcomes require sustained commitment and collaboration. This supports the general concern, but the paper does not establish the claim for organizations’ underlying capacities or impact broadly; its discussion is specific to sustainable transportation initiatives. The supplied passages give no page numbers. (LLM, conf=0.78)

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Authors
Simon Opara, I., Elumilade, R. A., Ololade Liadi, K., Shittu, H., & Olaoluwa Adeniji, I.
Affiliations
Electric Power Research Institute (US)
Venue
International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies
Publisher
OPRA Publications
Published
2024-12-30
Volume
4
Issue
6
Pages
2968-2975
ISSN
2583-049X (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.62225/2583049x.2024.4.6.5738
OpenAlex
W7130652955
Cited by
2
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Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2024: 1
FWCI
0.36
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering › Transport and Logistics Innovations
  • Social Sciences › Transportation › transportation and logistics systems
  • Physical Sciences › Energy › Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment › Energy Efficiency and Management
Keywords
energy efficiency, sustainable infrastructure, supply chain efficiency, energy-efficient transportation, logistics optimization, climate change mitigation, resource allocation, infrastructure policy

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