Essays about: "Closed-Loop Supply Chain"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 33 essays containing the words Closed-Loop Supply Chain.

  1. 16. Obstacles in the textile upcycling chain, a case study of the communication between small-scaled upcycling actors and their processes.

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Ida Aguilar Johansson; Andrea Runstrand; [2020]
    Keywords : Upcycle; Remanufacturing; Textile Waste Management; Communication Tools; Reversed supply chain; Closed loop systems; Sorting; Återbruk; Textilindustri; Hållbar produktion; Kommunikationsverktyg; Småskalig;

    Abstract : Upcycling of textiles is a well-known method to remake worn textiles and decrease the environmental impact coming from the textile industry. Many fast fashion companies have tried to implement upcycling in their own textile value chains to become more circular. READ MORE

  3. 17. Managing Sustainability Transformations : Barriers for Implementing Recycled Plastics in the Automotive Industry

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Tobias Bergqvist; Jonathan Lannö; [2020]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Supply Chain Management; Sustainable Development; Recycled Plastics;

    Abstract : In the last three decades, the increased use of plastics is rapidly becoming a global environmental issue, resulting in growing landfills and pollution of air and water. The automotive industry, as a major demander of plastic materials, is starting to take responsibility with promised sustainability actions. READ MORE

  4. 18. Economic Potential for Remanufacturing of Robotic Lawn Mowers with an Existent Forward Supply Chain : A case study on Husqvarna

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Gustav Johansson; Johan Vogt Duberg; [2019]
    Keywords : remanufacturing; economic evaluation; production system; facility location; closed-loop supply chain;

    Abstract : This project investigates how remanufacturing of robotic lawn mowers can be incorporated into an existent forward supply chain. The project is conducted as a single case study on Husqvarna where an interview study and a literature study provide the empirical data and theory, respectively. READ MORE

  5. 19. Reverse last mile within the furniture sector

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Ingrid Nilsson; Ingrid Arvidsson; [2019]
    Keywords : Reverse last mile; Reverse logistics collection; Closed-Loop supply chain; City logistics; Innovation of transportation modes.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: Circular business models enables a new life for a product which has reached it end of use. By using circular business models and closing the loop of the supply chain, little raw material needs to be extracted which has significant positive environmental effects and enables a secure supply to resources in the future. READ MORE

  6. 20. Performance of frozen meal packaging system in the cold supply chain

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Manava Bhushan Dhamodharan; [2019]
    Keywords : Frozen meal packaging; packaging performance; packaging features; supply chain; Agriculture and Food Sciences; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Packaging helps to protect the product and safety handover the product from producer to end user. When the packaging leaves the closed loop it creates environmental issues. Also, the material focused packaging development process creates trade-off among supply chain actors. READ MORE