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Dr Eoin Plant's Outputs (45)

The future of sustainable urban freight distribution: a Delphi study of the drivers and barriers of electric vehicles in London (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ablola, M., Plant, E., & Lee, C. (2014, November). The future of sustainable urban freight distribution: a Delphi study of the drivers and barriers of electric vehicles in London. Presented at 5th IET Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Conference (HEVC 2014), London, UK

The use of electric delivery vehicles in urban applications is a viable solution proposed by government and academic research to enable the logistics industry to achieve the carbon emissions reduction targets set in the UK for 2050. This paper examin... Read More about The future of sustainable urban freight distribution: a Delphi study of the drivers and barriers of electric vehicles in London.

Challenges to the Adoption of E-commerce Technology for Supply Chain Management in a Developing Economy: A Focus on Nigerian SMEs (2014)
Book Chapter
White, G. R. T., Afolayan, A., & Plant, E. (2014). Challenges to the Adoption of E-commerce Technology for Supply Chain Management in a Developing Economy: A Focus on Nigerian SMEs. In E-commerce Platform Acceptance (23-39). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-06121-4_2

The evolution of Information Technology has enhanced consumers' and organisations’ ability to gather information along with purchasing goods and services. Information Technology offers businesses increased competition, lower prices of goods and servi... Read More about Challenges to the Adoption of E-commerce Technology for Supply Chain Management in a Developing Economy: A Focus on Nigerian SMEs.

Sustainable Six Sigma – An Organisational Learning Perspective (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Thomas, A., Plant, E., & Paul, B. (2012, September). Sustainable Six Sigma – An Organisational Learning Perspective. Presented at 10th International Conference on Manufacturing Research, Birmingham

Abstract not available.

Behavioural Antecedents of Inter-firm Linkages in the Irish Road Freight Industry (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Plant, E., & McGovern, J. (2011, January). Behavioural Antecedents of Inter-firm Linkages in the Irish Road Freight Industry. Presented at The 43rd Annual Conference of the Universities’ Transport Studies Group, Milton Keynes

The Irish road haulage industry exhibits a structure dominated by single-vehicle owner-managed operators. This has implications for the Irish economy through reduced efficiency. It is crucial that Ireland’s transport policies sustain its trade-depen... Read More about Behavioural Antecedents of Inter-firm Linkages in the Irish Road Freight Industry.

Submission to Public Consultation: Development of a Policy Framework for Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Report
Plant, E., Ozoani, C., Zhang, X., Ivers, R., Hayes, T., & Kenny, J. Submission to Public Consultation: Development of a Policy Framework for Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Ireland

In line with the rapid adoption of UAS technology across the global arena, The Irish government is now looking to actively develop and embed UAS technology in various aspects of our economy and society. The development of UAS in Ireland is seen as a... Read More about Submission to Public Consultation: Development of a Policy Framework for Unmanned Aircraft Systems.