Essays about: "logistics transport"

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  1. 21. Automation in the transport sector: how the use of self-driving vehicles impacts the efficiency of urban delivery networks

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Francesca Ciliberti; [2022-08-05]
    Keywords : Last-Mile Delivery; Automation; Self-Driving Vehicles; Efficiency; Cost Factors; Urban Logistics; Freight Transportation;

    Abstract : Due to the prominent level of technology attained, companies try to stay one step ahead of change by offering the most technologically advanced products and services possible. These services include Last-Mile delivery, whose latest developments involve the inclusion of process automation, that is the area of research on which this study is based. READ MORE

  2. 22. Supply Chain Disruptions as a Consequence of Covid-19 - A case study to investigate how a global pandemic affects a multinational manufacturing company from a supply chain perspective

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Frida Thomsen; Fhilip Najim; [2022-08-04]
    Keywords : Supply Chain Management; Covid-19; Crisis Management; Supplier Management; JIT; Disruptions;

    Abstract : Background and problem description: The business landscape becomes increasingly more uncertain and competitive which requires organizations to adapt and configure their operations in more complex ways. After the Covid-19 pandemic, it has become clear that the entire world is susceptible to crises of substantial magnitudes. READ MORE

  3. 23. The future impact of information technology in road freight transport

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Sergio Morillo; Moline Kabasa; [2022-08-04]
    Keywords : IT trends; KPIs; Road freight transport; Multi Criteria Decision Making MCDM ; TOPSIS;

    Abstract : It can be observed that in the past years and in recent years, information technology (IT) trends such as artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT), cloud computing and big data have been impacting transportation and logistics, in particular road freight transport. However, the future influence of these technologies in road freight transport is not known. READ MORE

  4. 24. Changing Transport Strategy to Off-Peak Hour Delivery in Gothenburg and Copenhagen - Lessons and Recommendations learned from the New York and Stockholm Pilot Projects

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Diego Henriquez; Konstantinos Stavrou; [2022-08-03]
    Keywords : Off-Peak Hour Delivery; Urban Freight Transport; Stakeholders; Traffic Congestion; Environmental Pollution; Electric Vehicle;

    Abstract : The pattern of urbanisation is determined by a set of complex aspects in social, economic, environmental, as well as technological that increases the concentration of the population in urban settlements. Many cities are experiencing difficulties and immense pressure on the infrastructure by declining traffic conditions with a series of issues including longer transit times, increased fuel consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions, prompting stakeholders and policymakers to tackle the issue by introducing alternative solutions to utilise the urban infrastructure more efficiently. READ MORE

  5. 25. Supply chain integration and the end- customers’ relationships: : The case of a Scandinavian International Service Provider

    University essay from Jönköping University

    Author : Anabela Milakovic; Hadi Al Homsi; [2022]
    Keywords : Supply Chain Integrations; End-Customer Relationships; Performance; Maritime Transportation; Logistics and Distribution;

    Abstract : Background: In recent times, the maritime shipping industry has been facing several challenges due to higher shipping costs caused by delayed deliveries and underperformance damaging the relationship between operating companies and end-customers. Researchers have shown the potential usefulness of an integrated supply chain system as it helps improve business results and end-customer relationships. READ MORE