Essays about: "global logistics and distribution"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 38 essays containing the words global logistics and distribution.

1. 11. Adaptation of Shipment Consolidation and Distribution Network Design to Omni-channel Retailing

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Johan Deniz; Martin Månsson; [2019]
   Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Title: Adaptation of shipment consolidation and distribution network design to omni-channel retailing Authors: Johan Deniz, Martin Månsson Supervisor: Joakim Kembro, Department of Industrial Management and Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Problem description: Global retailers tend to have complex distribution networks. A part of the complexity stems from trade-offs in deciding which distribution mode to choose when transporting goods from the suppliers to the customers. READ MORE

3. 12. An Inventory Management Decision Model for Managing Misplaced Spare Parts at Mycronic

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell ekonomi

   Author : Tobias Junerfält; Carl Hellberg Eriksson; [2019]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : There are currently many spare parts in the Mycronic global supply chain which are wrongly stored in various local warehouses, even though the Mycronic stocking policy indicates they should be stored elsewhere. This results in increased inventory carrying costs and decreased inventory turnover ratio. READ MORE

4. 13. Assessing environmental impacts of a packaging product when transitioning towards Circular Economy

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Ted Forslund; [2018]
   Keywords : Circular Economy; Life Cycle Assessment; Eco-Design; Pallet; Packaging; Cirkulär Ekonomi; Livscykelanalys; ekodesign; förpackning; pall;

   Abstract : Packaging is a fundamental part of the life cycle of products and today´s life. Its purpose is to protect and maintain the function of the goods during different stages of the life cycle. Hence, the packaging needs to fulfil the functional demands to contribute to a sustainable life cycle of the specific product (Muthu, 2016). READ MORE

5. 14. Evaluation of strategic stockpoints for UNFPA using a facility location mode

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Erik Hansson; Dayanand Sagar; [2018]
   Keywords : Humanitarian Logistics; Facility Location; UNFPA; Perishable Commodities; Pre-positioning; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Distribution and warehousing networks of Humanitarian Organizations has proven to be an area where cost reductions and shortened lead times can be achieved. Humanitarian organizations have also started pre-positioning goods in anticipation of disasters as a way to improve their disaster preparedness. READ MORE

6. 15. An Optimization of Inbound Logistic Flows at Haldex by Applying Consolidation and Monitoring to a Distribution Network

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Luca Stoffels; Willem Prinsen; [2018]
   Keywords : Consolidation; Consolidation strategy; Supply chain management; Case study; Simulation; Consignment stock; Monitoring; Transportation; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : An Optimization of Inbound Logistic Flows at Haldex by Applying Consolidation and Monitoring to a Distribution Network. By Luca Stoffels and Willem Prinsen Throughout history the same factors have been of major importance regarding the transportation of goods between companies: costs, speed and reliability. READ MORE