We connect our research with business practice
At ZLC, we believe in the importance of sharing knowledge beyond the academic sphere. That’s why we publish opinion pieces, technical analyses, and specialized outreach articles in industry media, professional journals, and leading platforms in logistics and supply chain management.
Through these publications, we aim to make our research accessible to a broader audience, spark dialogue around key challenges in logistics, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the business ecosystem.
Our researchers provide insights on trends, innovation, digitalization, sustainability, and emerging business models in logistics—always with a rigorous and practical approach.
ZLC Managerial Publications
Access a selection of articles published by our research team.
The MIT Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) has been ranked as the best Master's degree in Logistics in Spain in the 2026/2027 El Mundo Master's Ranking, further strengthening Zaragoza Logistics Center's (ZLC) position as...
By Carolina Ciprés and Dr. Teresa de la Cruz Every year, more than €70 billion in trade flows between Spain and France. Yet the logistics map that sustains this exchange is far from balanced. Today, most freight traffic crosses the...
The Paraninfo de la Universidad de Zaragoza hosted the graduation ceremony for the 2026 class of Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC). A total of 43 students received their diplomas in an event marking the beginning of their professional careers in a...
By Dr. Aldo Arranz López The COVID-19 pandemic changed how people moved around the city. It also changed how they worked, studied, shopped and used online services. Public transport use fell, remote work became more common, and many households had...
By Dr. Yasel Costa With ageing populations, and more patients living with mobility-limiting conditions, the need for delivery of healthcare, including pharmaceuticals and medical equipment, to patients’ homes, is growing rapidly. The good news is that technologies such as aerial...
By Dr. Alfonso de Miguel Imagine two firms in a supply chain that depend on each other to keep goods moving efficiently. If both share information, coordinate schedules, and honor their commitments, the interaction creates value for both sides. But...
By Diana Alarcón and Dr. Aldo Arranz Policymakers and planners often prioritize tangible metrics such as kilometers of new tram lines, the density of bike networks, or the electrification of vehicle fleets. These form the “hardware” of the city, that...
By Carolina Ciprés and Dr. Teresa de la Cruz As global supply chains continue to undergo profound transformation, the Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC) is taking a decisive step to reinforce its role at the forefront of European research and innovation....
By Luca Urciuoli, Adjunct Professor Across many agricultural sectors there is growing interest in creating more ‘circular’ economies – exploiting what would otherwise be considered as waste products to create further products or sources of energy of economic value. However,...
By Carolina Ciprés, Director of Research Black Friday has become the greatest logistical challenge of the year in Spain. The campaign, which extends until Christmas, is no longer a temporary spike: it has turned into a full season, marked by...
By Dr. Beatriz Royo Around the world, cities and conurbations are urgently addressing the need to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and with transport accounting for around 15% of total emissions, and the demand for freight transport rising as cities...
By Dr. Alicia Martinez de Yuso and Dr. Aldo Arranz-López Outsourcing so called ‘non-core’ activities, including logistics functions, is a well-established strategy right across industry and commerce; one that has been increasingly adopted as firms struggled to rebuild after the...