Essays about: "IT in Logistics"
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6. Digitalization and Resistance Management within Management Accounting - The impact of national culture differences on resistance to organizational change
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Despite being considered by the majority as a positive change, digitalization has changed the fundamental roles of management accountants and this has led to resistance to organizational change within management accounting due to the cannibalization costs associated with digital changes. In dealing with such resistance, MNEs use their domestic rooted organizational culture as a tool to manage resistance to digitalization. READ MORE
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7. Leveraging Technologies of Industry 4.0 for risk management in Sea Freight Forwarding Operations
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Maritime logistics dominates the goods transportation market and is continuously growing along with the growth of global trade. However, a variety of risks continuously occur and significantly affect the maritime logistics industry, and thus the sea freight forwarding operations. READ MORE
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8. Towards Sustainable Transport: A case study on modal shift for temperature-controlled goods between northern Norway and central Europe
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : In line with the ambitious sustainability goals set by the European Union to reduce transport emissions, there is a growing interest for sustainable freight transport across Europe. Rail transportation has emerged as a preferred mode of choice for shippers and freight forwarders, given its sustainability advantage of transporting larger volumes on longer distances. READ MORE
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9. Space Utilization in Road Transportation: A Case Study of Truck Deliveries
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Aim: To understand why big logistics companies do not focus their resources on improving space utilization and decreasing the phenomenon of empty running. Moreover, this study aims to present the potential economic and environmental benefits of reduced excess air in packaging and its effect on truck deliveries. READ MORE
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10. Investigating successful performance measures for spare part providers operating as cost centers – based on the case study in an international organization
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : The research finds a solution to the problem of measuring performance for a cost center that is in the aftermarket supply business. It is based on a case study at Volvo Group’s Service Market Logistics division responsible for supplying spare parts to its dealers. READ MORE