Beverage Delivery Research Articles

Consumer support for restrictive policies on unhealthy food and beverage delivery via drones.

Drone delivery services are set to increase unhealthy food and alcohol accessibility. The aim of this study was to evaluate public receptiveness to various options for regulating drone food and beverage deliveries and to identify sociodemographic differences in receptiveness. In total, 1079 adults were surveyed to assess total support and differences in support between population subgroups (e.g.age, sex, location, existing habits) for nine potential drone policies covering curfews, quotas, and product bans. Support was measured on five-point agreement scales, with mean individual policy support (M) and grand mean support calculated for all assessed policies (grand M). There was moderate support for all assessed policies (grand M=3.5), ranging from M=3.2 (drone delivery quotas for shopping centres and dwellings) to M=3.7 (night curfews, airspace quotas). Factors associated with policy support were older age, metropolitan residenceand using grocery delivery services. Public support exists for policies designed to restrict drone food and beverage deliveries. Drone food and beverage delivery policies will likely be supported by the public and could assist in controlling the accessibility of such products for the benefit of population dietary health.

Analisis Efektivitas Penggunaan E-Wallet dalam Pembayaran Digital Bagi Mahasiswa Program Studi Manajemen Bisnis Syariah UMSU

This research aims to determine the motives, impacts and experiences of FAI UMSU Sharia Business Management students in using E-Wallets for Digital Payments. Based on the results of observations and interviews based on this title, researchers found that there are many factors that influence students to use E-Wallets for digital payments, including: promos, ease of use, service features, security of the e-wallet digital product. Almost all provinces in Indonesia have touched digital e-wallet applications (OVO, Gopay, Link Aja, Flip, DANA, Shopeepay and so on). E-wallet users are increasing rapidly and are widely used by various groups, including students. Although e-wallet service providers offer a variety of products, not all of them are used by students. E-wallet is a digital payment transaction method that includes features such as balance top-ups, bill payments, inter-bank transfers, money withdrawals, and so on. The use of digital e-wallets is still dominated by payments for online transportation transactions, purchases via e-commerce, and food and beverage delivery services. Security is also one of the factors that makes students interested and interested in using E-Wallet. Meanwhile, the existence of a security verification system makes consumers feel protected regarding the security of their personal data information when using E-Wallet. One of them is by launching fingerprint and facial verification features to validate every transaction.

PENGARUH PERCEIVED QUALITY DAN PRICE DISCOUNT TERHADAP LOYALITAS PELANGGAN PADA APLIKASI GRABFOOD

The high demand for food and beverage consumption by the public has become a business opportunity which PT Grab Indonesia has realized by opening the Grabfood service feature, which is an online food and beverage delivery service feature. Grabfood's rapid development cannot be separated from PT Grab Indonesia's ability to attract customers, such as providing a perceived quality experience for customers and providing price discounts to create customer loyalty. This study aims to determine how the effect of perceived quality and price discount on Grabfood customer loyalty in Medan City on the Grab application. The research method used in this research is quantitative. The population in this study were Grabfood customers, the sample was determined to be 100 respondents with a sampling technique using purposive sampling. The results of this study indicate that perceived quality and price discount have a significant effect on customer loyalty. The results of this study indicate that perceived quality (X1) and price discount (X2) have a significant effect on customer loyalty (Y). Based on the results of the determination test, it is obtained that the Adjusted R Square value is 0.296 (29.6%) the perceived quality and price discount variables simultaneously have an influence of 29.6% on the dependent variable customer loyalty. while the rest is influenced by other variables not examined in this study.

Enhancing customer satisfaction in the ecuadorian food and beverage delivery sector: a SERVQUAL-Based Analysis

This paper explores the pivotal role of service quality in shaping customer satisfaction within the context of the Ecuadorian food and beverage delivery sector. Grounded in the SERVQUAL model, this research examines five essential dimensions of service quality: tangibility, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy. The study employs a quantitative research methodology, utilizing a Likert scale-based questionnaire to collect data from 323 respondents in the provinces of El Oro and Loja. The study reveals substantial positive correlations between all dimensions of service quality and customer satisfaction, underscoring the importance of these dimensions in influencing customer perceptions. A multiple regression analysis demonstrates that each dimension significantly predicts customer satisfaction. Specifically, tangibility, including physical presentation and aesthetics, reliability, emphasizing order accuracy and consistency, responsiveness, focusing on prompt customer service, assurance, which includes employee knowledge and courtesy, and empathy, characterized by personalized attention, all contribute significantly to customer satisfaction. The multiple regression model explains 62.3% of the variance in customer satisfaction. These findings have significant implications for businesses in the Ecuadorian food and beverage delivery sector. They highlight the necessity for companies to prioritize and invest in improving service quality across these dimensions to enhance customer satisfaction and maintain a competitive edge in the market. Staff training and motivation are identified as critical factors in consistently delivering exceptional service in alignment with customer expectations. While the study provides valuable insights, it is essential to acknowledge its geographic limitations, as the research focuses exclusively on two provinces. Future research endeavors should expand the sample size and geographic scope to obtain a more comprehensive understanding of customer preferences and service quality dynamics across various regions and segments of the industry.

The inexorable rise of automated food deliveries and potential anticipatory policy actions

ObjectiveFood deliveries to consumers using autonomous vehicles are forecast to become commonplace in Australia and globally. The aims of this study were to (i) explore the anticipated nature of AV food delivery services in Australia and (ii) identify available policy options to optimise positive outcomes and minimise any negative consequences for health and well-being. MethodsIn total, 36 interviews were conducted with 40 expert stakeholders across a range of relevant sectors including transport, urban planning, health and telecommunications. Interviewees discussed the ways in which automated food deliveries are likely to be implemented and the potential implications for lifestyles and health. ResultsThe interviewees expected automated food deliveries to constitute an extension of current trends towards online food ordering and rapid home deliveries, with potential adverse implications for diet quality at the population level. ConclusionsEffective regulation of automated food and beverage delivery services will be needed to anticipate and address this emerging phenomenon. Implications for Public HealthThere is the opportunity to optimise the public health outcomes associated with automated food deliveries while minimising potential negative consequences through proactive anticipatory action. Delays could result in undesirable and irreversible changes to the food environment.

Battery Selection and Optimal Energy Management for a Range-Extended Electric Delivery Truck

<div class="section abstract"><div class="htmlview paragraph">Delivery trucks and vans represent a growing transportation segment which reflects the shift of consumers towards on-line shopping and on-demand delivery. Therefore, electrification of this class of vehicles is going to play a major role in the decarbonization of the transportation sector and in the transition to a sustainable mobility system. Hybrid electric vehicles can represent a medium-term solution and have gained an increasing share of the market in recent years. These vehicles include two power sources, typically an internal combustion engine and a battery, which gives more degrees of freedom when controlling the powertrain to satisfy the power request at the wheels. Components sizing and powertrain energy management are strongly coupled and can make a substantial impact on the final energy consumption of a hybrid vehicle. An optimal control problem can be formulated and solved off-line, to evaluate the most energy efficient utilization of fuel and battery energy for the specific vehicle design. These off-line solutions can be used as benchmarks to compare different architectures and design options, and rules can be derived from them to design on-line implementable heuristic control strategies. In this work a plug-in series architecture with a range-extender engine is considered for a Class 6 beverage delivery truck and the optimal control problem is solved using dynamic programming. To study the strong coupling that exists between components sizing and energy management a simulation design space exploration is performed with four different cell chemistries and three different battery pack sizes. A drive cycle with variable payload, which is representative of delivery operations, is developed and used as a test case. The results show how the selection of the cell chemistry and the constraints on the battery weight can affect the battery performance and the impact on the optimal energy management strategy.</div></div>

ANALISIS SISTEM PELAYANAN KEPEGAWAIAN

Financial technology innovation in the form of digital wallets is very much in the eyes of the public. The efficiency offered by this payment system has made people start to switch from conventional payments to digital payments. In addition, there are many other factors that influence multi-generations to use digital wallets as an alternative to their daily payments. The use of digital wallets is currently widely applied for online transportation transactions, purchases in e-commerce, to food and beverage delivery services. The method used in this study is a literature study method with the aim of determining the development of the use of digital wallets in the community from various journals sourced from Scopus and several websites that have been analyzed and diodio researchers into a literature review study. From the results obtained, it can be concluded that from year to year there is an increase in the number of digital wallet users, especially in Indonesia. Especially after the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of digital wallet users is increasing because people have to avoid physical contact so that more transactions are made digitally.

Grocery Delivery to Support Healthy Weight Gain Among Pregnant Young Women With Low Income: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.

BackgroundExcessive weight gain during pregnancy is associated with complications for both the mother and her infant including gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders, operative delivery, and long-term obesity. A healthy diet during pregnancy promotes healthy gestational weight gain and determines fetal epigenetic programming in infants that impacts risk for future chronic disease.ObjectiveThis project will examine the impact of grocery delivery during pregnancy on the weight, diet, and health outcomes of young pregnant women and their infants.MethodsA three-arm randomized controlled trial design will be performed. A total of 855 young pregnant women, aged 14-24 years, from across the state of Michigan will be enrolled and randomized equally into the three study arms. Participants in arm one (control) will receive usual care from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC); arm two will receive WIC plus biweekly grocery delivery; and arm three will receive WIC plus biweekly grocery and unsweetened beverage delivery. Weight will be assessed weekly during pregnancy, and total pregnancy weight gain will be categorized as above, below, or within guidelines. Additionally, dietary intake will be assessed at three time points (baseline, second trimester, and third trimester), and pregnancy outcomes will be extracted from medical records. The appropriateness of pregnancy weight gain, diet quality, and occurrence of poor outcomes will be compared between groups using standard practices for multinomial regression and confounder adjustment.ResultsThis study was funded in April 2021, data collection started in December 2021, and data collection is expected to be concluded in 2026.ConclusionsThis study will test whether grocery delivery of healthy foods improves weight, diet, and pregnancy outcomes of young moms with low income. The findings will inform policies and practices that promote a healthy diet during pregnancy, which has multigenerational impacts on health.Trial RegistrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT05000645; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05000645International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)DERR1-10.2196/40568

Seminar Bisnis Online Bersama UMKM Makanan dan Minuman Sukolilo

The Covid-19 pandemic has affected almost all sectors and lines of life, including MSMEs, which are actually the driving force of the Indonesian economy. MSMEs have started to rise again with the knowledge and knowledge they have, but there is still one obstacle that occurs for Sukolilo MSMEs who are involved in the food and beverage sector, which is related to the delivery and distribution of goods, therefore we as academics are collaborating with Paxel Surabaya branch to help and solve the problems of the MSMEs. The method of this service activity is carried out with seminars consisting of training, knowledge of financial literacy in Indonesia and explaining the mechanism for delivering goods through digitalization or an integrated delivery system. After that, we provide assistance by installing applications on software on communication tools for MSME actors and the process of sending goods. Paxel's role can provide real solutions to the problems of MSMEs for food and beverage delivery that often occur so far.

Control of Vascular Risk Factors and Response to Stroke Symptoms in Argentina During the COVID-19 Quarantine. The SIFHON-COVID Population Survey.

Background and ObjectivesIn preparation for the suspected influx of COVID-19 patients, many healthcare systems reduced or discontinued provision of “non-urgent” care. This decision had potential impact on stroke prevention and management. We conducted a large population survey to assess the effect of mandatory social isolation on routine health controls, emergency consultations and other stroke care-related behaviors of the population during the pandemic.MethodsWe distributed multiple-choice anonymous questionnaires through the institutional email database and through the email database of clients of a beverage delivery company. Most respondents resided in the metropolitan area of Buenos Aires. This is the area where the infection rates were highest and restriction measures were hardest. The survey assessed demographic characteristics and actual and potential behaviors of people regarding medical checkups, risk factors control, medication provision and response to onset of symptoms consistent with stroke or TIA. Surveys were sent during May 2020, the strictest period of the quarantine in Argentina.ResultsA total of 10,303 questionnaires were completed. Thirty-seven percent of the respondents were older than 60 years, 74% were women and 16% lived alone. Vascular risk factors were present in 39% of the individuals. Seventy-six percent did not continue with their regular medical checkups during the mandatory social and preventive isolation, 21% had difficulty obtaining medical prescriptions and only 38% considered that health institutions had implemented reliable safety measures to avoid exposure to COVID-19. When asked about response in case of onset of stroke symptoms, 9% would not consult given the context of the pandemic. Six percent reported having had symptoms consistent with stroke or TIA but only 35% went to a hospital. The vast majority of the respondents said they were awaiting for the end of the quarantine to resume their usual medical care.ConclusionsThe implementation of a quarantine may have some serious adverse effects on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of stroke. These undesirable aspects should be taken into consideration in the planning, communication and implementation of health policies.

Smart-City Regulation

Consider that 26.3 million people live in Shanghai and 20 million live in Beijing as of 2019. Now consider that these 46.3 million people live within an area of approximately 23,000 km². By comparison, Canada’s population in 2019 was 37.6 million and the area of Canada is approximately 10 million km². China is on the leading edge of smart-city projects because population density gives it little choice. China must take bold steps in terms of both technology and regulation to cope with the demands for social management, which these megacities create. Accordingly, about half of the Smart City Projects globally are in China. 
 Many smart cities pilot projects are underway across China addressing many infrastructures and other organizational concerns. One such organizational concern is coping with the solid waste generated in cities. China produces more than 300 million tons of solid waste per year, and much of it comes from its cities.
 
 This research project explores China's food and beverage delivery online platforms and the waste they cause. In 2019, this industry has developed rapidly, generating economic activity valued at ¥ 653.6 billion that year ($CAD 121 billion). Out of a total population of 1.4 billion, 460 million people are currently consumers of these online platforms. Most of these consumers live in China’s megacities. This consumption is not projected to decrease post-pandemic. The problem is that solid waste from this industry in 2019 weighed approximately 2.7 million tons.
 
 This paper analyzes reasons why the online food take-out industry has caused a plastic waste surge from the perspective of China's environmental legislation, law enforcement efficiency, and recycling subsidies. At the same time, through the case study of the German Packaging Law, this paper suggested on the management and recycling of Chinese take-out packaging were put forward.
 
 The Chinese government has issued national standards for the design and construction of smart cities. This paper explores how to use legal governance and supervision in smart city design and operation to assist in implementing environmental regulations to control the take-out waste. The take-out waste problem does not only exist in China. Almost all major cities in the world are facing this problem. China's experiences may provide a new path for the city's solid waste disposal and other environmental issues and lead the cities to explore more environmental protection possibilities.

SCARCITY MARKETING TO PERCEIVED UNIQUENESS AND DESIRABILITY USERS OF THE FOOD DELIVERY SERVICE INDONESIA APPLICATION

The number of online applications users of food and beverage delivery services in Indonesia is growing every year. That is also followed by many culinary entrepreneurs who have established partnerships with online applications. One of the major online food and beverage delivery service applications in Indonesia is Grabfood. Through Grabfood, products ordered online by users will be delivered to their homes in a relatively short time. Ordering food and drinks through Grabfood is also very beneficial for users because they can enjoy a variety of attractive promotions, both in the form of food and beverage discounts, cashback, shipping cost discounts, and so on. One of the promotional strategies carried out by Grabfood is to do scarcity marketing. This study aims to observe whether the scarcity marketing carried out by Grabfood can affect the desirability of Grabfood users and at the same time examine the role of perceived uniqueness as an intervening variable in the model developed by this study. Scarcity marketing in the study is divided into two types, namely limited-quantity scarcity and limited-time scarcity. The sample in this study involved one hundred and thirteen active users of the Grabfood application who have filled out a complete online questionnaire. The data processing results show that limited-quantity scarcity and limited-time scarcity can directly have a positive and significant effect on perceived uniqueness and desirability. Furthermore, perceived uniqueness also has a direct positive and significant effect on desirability. In its position as an intervening variable, the construct of perceived uniqueness can partially mediate the relationship between limitedquantity scarcity and limited-time scarcity on desirability. Further research focused on another intervening variable that partially mediates the relationship between limited-quantity scarcity and limited-time scarcity to desirabilities, such as perceived value or social status.

Effect of Time Windows Regulations on Product Cost: An Urban Case Study of Carbonated Beverage Delivery

Effect of Time Windows Regulations on Product Cost: An Urban Case Study of Carbonated Beverage Delivery

Analysis of the circumstances of accidents and impact of transformations on the accidents in a beverage delivery company

The aim of the study was to analyze the narratives in accident files to document the circumstances of accidents in a beverage delivery company, in particular, in regard with the activities performed at the time of the accident and the deviations reported. A second aim was to understand the impact of the transformations introduced by the company on accident patterns. Narrative material from 546 files covering a 7-year period was analyzed. Special attention was given to collecting information on the activities conducted at the time of the accident, including location, foot support base, operation, and material involved. The analysis allowed specifying elements that have good potential for improving handling situations and decreasing accident risks. Three categories of deviation were analyzed: situations reported as particular or difficult, unforeseen events, and dysfunction reported in the activity itself. Results show that several external factors play an important role in the occurrence of accidents. Most of these factors are beyond risk analysis of handling situations. The impact of the transformations on the number, seriousness, and causes of accidents was dramatic. Analysis shows that current investigative risk tools are insufficient in helping management predict how decisions will affect safety. The discussion situates the results within the various theories of musculoskeletal mechanisms of injury.

Screening stochastic Life Cycle assessment inventory models

A screening methodology is presented that utilizes the linear structure within the deterministic life cycle inventory (LCI) model. The methodology ranks each input data element based upon the amount it contributes toward the final output. The identified data elements along with their position in the deterministic model are then sorted into descending order based upon their individual contributions. This enables practitioners and model users to identify those input data elements that contribute the most in the inventory stage. Percentages of the top ranked data elements are then selected, and their corresponding data quality index (DQI) value is upgraded in the stochastic LCI model. Monte Carlo computer simulations are obtained and used to compare the output variance of the original stochastic model with modified stochastic model. The methodology is applied to four real-world beverage delivery system LCA inventory models for verification. This research assists LCA practitioners by streamlining the conversion process when converting a deterministic LCI model to a stochastic model form. Model users and decision-makers can benefit from the reduction in output variance and the increase in ability to discriminate between product system alternatives.

Physiological Workload during Backpack Carrying Tasks of the Soft Drink Beverage Delivery Jobs

The deliveries of the soft drink beverages in Korea are made for a broad line of soft drink products by using a hand truck and a backpack mode of carrying. The workers usually deliver the beverages by backpack mode of carriage, because they feel safer with the method on a stairway. In this study, we investigated the effects of weight of load and work conditions upon the physiological workload of backpack carrying tasks. A laboratory experiment was conducted to measure the heart rate and oxygen uptake during backpack carrying tasks, and to propose ergonomic guidelines for such tasks based on the results of the experiment. Eight healthy male field workers participated in the experiment to perform the backpack carrying of 40 kg and 60 kg with the work conditions of (1) the leveled ground, (2) upstairs and (3) downstairs. The results showed that the stairways caused the increased physiological cost, and that a carrying load of 60 kg required significantly higher physiological cost as compared to carrying 40 kg. The average heart rate increased up to 150 bpm when carrying 40 kg on the stairs, indicating a need for ergonomic intervention. Although backpack carrying has some advantages in the biomechanical aspect, it should be advised to carry a load of less than 40 kg, since the task requires very high physiological cost. During backpack carrying, it is also recommended for a delivery person to make more trips with a light load rather than to make less trips with a heavy load at one trip.

Market effects of an “environmental” beverage package tax

A non-marginal tax on beverage packages was implemented in Sweden. This tax is found to be related to several shifts in the market shares of competing beverage packages. Refillable glass bottle use increases. Non-refillable glass bottle use declines greatly, while cans increase in use. A lack of substitutability between cans and glass containers may explain the increased market share for cans. These results indicate that an environmental tax may have significant effects on consumer package choice in beverage delivery systems.