Essays about: "VOLVO trucks logistics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words VOLVO trucks logistics.

  1. 1. Circular economy of spare parts and data-driven analytics - “Unlocking Sustainable Value: Analyzing Buyback Policy Circularity Performance in Volvo Group’s Reverse Supply Chain - A Renault Trucks Case Study”

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Vladyslav Zahladko; [2023-07-20]
    Keywords : closed-loop supply chain; reverse logistics; buyback policy; circular economy; performance measurement; supply chain analytics;

    Abstract : To address the current environmental challenges, companies are steadily shifting from a linear to a circular model in their daily operations. This process implies supplementing the traditional forward logistics with a reverse flow, enabling the reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling of existing products. READ MORE

  3. 2. Batch sizing in production : A case study on batch sizing at the press lines at Volvo GTO in Umeå

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik

    Author : Martin Ericson; Oscar Westin; [2022]
    Keywords : Analytics; Bootstrapping; Lean; Lean production; Logistics; Lot sizing; Manufacturing;

    Abstract : Volvo GTO is currently interested in reducing their batch sizes at the press operation in Umeå. Where a large number of different cab parts are currently produced for trucks on two different production lines that interact with each other. READ MORE

  4. 3. Data sharing in the transformation to electromobility : Challenges and opportunities for the transportation industry

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Diana Flach; Petra Österberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Data sharing; electromobility; EMOB; charging stations; electric heavy trucks; electric vehicles; charging infrastructure; Datadelning; elektromobilitet; EMOB; laddstationer; elektriska tunga lastbilar; elektriska fordon; laddinfrastruktur;

    Abstract : The transport industry is facing major changes in the transition from traditional diesel-powered vehicles to electrified vehicles. The transition to electric vehicles in the transport industry is necessary to reach the environmental goals of the Paris Agreement. READ MORE

  5. 4. New dynamic pallet for Volvo Trucks based in biomimicry : New support modular and adaptable to different geometries, based in the structures of the radiolarian microorganisms and honeycomb

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

    Author : Israel Paredes Almaraz; [2019]
    Keywords : Biomimicry; Dynamic; Pallet; Modular; Radiolaria; Volvo; Nature; Flexible;

    Abstract : The logistics department at the Powertrain plant of Volvo Trucks seeks to improve the efficiency within their processes. A new concept solution to the supports (pallets) that hold and carry different types of engine parts during the transportation between the sequencing area and the final assembly line called “The new dynamic pallet based on biomimicry” was presented. READ MORE

  6. 5. Saving the world - One truck at a time : A case study at Volvo Trucks on reducing the packaging waste through circular economy

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

    Author : Amanda Orrefalk; Charlotta Nedström; [2018]
    Keywords : Circular economy; Reversible logistics; Sustainable packaging; Waste management; Cirkulär ekonomi; Reversibel logistik; Hållbara förpackningar; Avfallshantering;

    Abstract : The production and consumption of today generates huge amounts of waste, and due to the increasing living standards the amount will continue to increase. The waste leads to large environmental impacts due to pollution and emissions of greenhouse gases, as well as the depletion of raw materials. READ MORE