Essays about: "THE ROLE OF THIRD PARTY LOGISTICS"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words THE ROLE OF THIRD PARTY LOGISTICS.

  1. 1. The resilience of the logistics service providers in supply chain disruptions : – A qualitative study of logistic network resilience at Schenker Dedicated Services and Samskip

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Navah Eierdal; Jenny Boulton; [2022]
    Keywords : Resilience; Logistic service providers; Planning; Risk; Disruptions; Tools; 3PL; 4PL;

    Abstract : Globalisation and outsourcing have exacerbated the complexity of supply chains (Christopher, 2016). As a result, new business models have emerged to reduce the complexity of the supply chain by utilising supply chain management solutions. READ MORE

  3. 2. A Comparative Study to Examine the Feasibility and Climate Benefits of Transporting Mycronic´s Products Using More Sustainable Transport Solutions

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Amey Shah; [2022]
    Keywords : Paris agreement; GHG; CO2 emissions; sustainable; freight transportation; future trends; Parisavtalet; växthusgaser; koldioxidutsläpp; hållbara; godstransporter; framtida trender;

    Abstract : As per the Paris agreement in 2015, 190 nations have joined the cause to cut the Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. To limit global warming, the aim is to reduce the global emissions to half by 2030 compared to 2012 and reach net zero by 2050. The transportation industry can play a big role to achieve this target. READ MORE

  4. 3. Internet of Things and the next generation of supply chains : Creating visibility through connectivity in an end-to-end automotive supply chain

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Produktionsutveckling

    Author : Marcus Ljung; Christian Capadrutt; [2020]
    Keywords : IoT; supply chain; performance; connectivity; visibility; Industry 4.0; Logistics 4.0;

    Abstract : With the fourth industrial revolution, new technologies and business opportunities arise, enabling previously unknown performance improvement possibilities within the manufacturing industry and its supply chains. The main actor within Industry 4. READ MORE

  5. 4. Carrier selection from a 3PL perspective A case study of Kuehne + Nagel alliances with carriers in Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Aline Novaes Telles de Amorim; [2018-07-02]
    Keywords : Third-party logistics; carrier selection; carrier choice; coopetition; alliance;

    Abstract : Third-party logistics (3PLs) play an important role in overall economy since companies can focus on their core business and contract 3PLs to be in charge of its logistics operation. Many 3PLs do not own all assets in the transportation chain and commonly rely on carriers to ship their client’s loads. READ MORE

  6. 5. Fostering Innovation and Trust when Contracting Service Suppliers : A Case Study at a Retail Company

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Jonas Florén; Marcus Kian Rousta; [2018]
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    Abstract : Manufacturing and retail companies outsource their logistics activities to third party logisticsproviders to focus on, and enhance, core competencies. Outsourcing is associated with severalbenefits, e.g. decreasing costs and more flexibility, but it also inherent risks. READ MORE