Essays about: "logistics innovation"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 99 essays containing the words logistics innovation.

1. 21. Digitalization in the rail industry: Localizing damaged cargo wagons using spatial operations and big data

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Julia Hellner; [2021]
   Keywords : physical geography and ecosystem analysis; big data; clustering; digitization; geofence; geomatics; GNSS; maintenance; rail; spatial analysis; Technology and Engineering; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Climate change and the sustainability challenges of the 21st century require the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in all sectors. Accordingly, political objectives urge for a shift from road to rail in logistics. This drives innovation, increased efficiency, and customer friendliness in the rail industry. READ MORE

3. 22. An abductive study to identify key influencing variables affecting the last mile logistics endpoint selection : A study done at PostNord AB

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

   Author : Venkata Mukhyaprana Sree Hari Kiran Kotty; [2021]
   Keywords : Last-mile logistics; consumer preferences; conjoint analysis; rattle analysis; demographic analysis;

   Abstract : Background In the context of booming e-commerce and associated logistics flows, there is a considerable challenge to support the future of volumes, specifically more towards home deliveries by logistics service providers (LSP). There are means of addressing this challenge by identifying the key factors that influence consumer behaviour and lead to better adoption by meeting their convenience through right self collection end points setups thus decreasing the logistics costs, meeting sustainability targets and also efficiencies for logistics service provider operations. READ MORE

4. 23. Exploring the opportunities of reducing the environmental impact of ready meal trays

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

   Author : Uli Nicol Hosse Pastor; [2021]
   Keywords : Packaging design; Packaging Logistics; Transport efficiency; Packaging innovation; Environmental impact reduction; Eco design.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : As convenience keeps driving the ready meals market, the foreseen rising sales might increase the environmental impact caused by this food category. Strategies for reducing the environmental impact of food products have been identified, some focusing on food packaging and eco-design. READ MORE

5. 24. An Exploratory Study of Sourcing Options for Alternative Materials to Leather - A Case Study at IKEA of Sweden

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Akashdeep Maheshwari; David Marriaga Diaz; [2021]
   Keywords : Sustainability; Corporate Sustainability; Leather; Coated fabrics; Leather alternatives; Circular supply chain; Sustainable supply chain management; Purchasing strategic management; Supplier selection; LCA.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Abstract Title: An exploratory study of sourcing options for alternative materials to leather. Authors: Akashdeep Maheshwari and David Marriaga Diaz – Master Students in Logistics & Supply Chain Management. Division of Engineering Logistics. Lunds Tekniska Högskola (LTH), Lund University. READ MORE

6. 25. Packaging and E-Commerce: An exploration of needs and potential innovations

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

   Author : Maria Fransisca Njoman; [2021]
   Keywords : E-commerce; packaging; logistics; supply chain; sustainability; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Utfärdande :De olika egenskaperna i distributionskedjan mellan fysiska affärer och E-handel har skapat ett potentiellt behov för en ny sorts paketering inom E-handel. Syfte : Syftet med studien är förstå varför det finns ett ökat behov av olika förpackningsalternativ på marknaden utifrån konsument, producent och online handelens perspektiv. READ MORE