Essays about: "Third-party logistics"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 89 essays containing the words Third-party logistics.
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16. 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, ProduktionsutvecklingAbstract : 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
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17. Reverse logistics management and its environmental impact: the return transportation in Sweden
University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, FöretagsekonomiAbstract : With product returns, reverse logistics management is causing a big environmental impact, especially product returns from online shopping provided by the third-party logistics (3PL) companies. There is a need for understanding in what ways 3PL companies could reduce the environmental impact and at the same time stay competitive. READ MORE
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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/ProduktionsekonomiAbstract : 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
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19. Outsourcing spare part inventory management in the paper industry : a case study on Edet paper mill
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest EconomicsAbstract : The paper industry is a large-scale processing industry where a continuous production, around the clock is necessary This means that it is necessary to carry an inventory of spare parts. This however comes with costs in the form of mainly cost of capital and handing costs. READ MORE
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20. Carrier selection from a 3PL perspective A case study of Kuehne + Nagel alliances with carriers in Sweden
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : 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