Essays about: "3PLs"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the word 3PLs.

  1. 1. Stickering of Food Products at IKEA – Improving a Process Through Learning from Others

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : John Nyqvist; Victoria Vernet; [2021]
    Keywords : Stickering; labelling; packaging information requirements; food supply chain; process maturity; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Title: Stickering of Food Products at IKEA–Improving a Process Through Learning from Others; Increasing process maturity to ensure future performance Authors: John Nyqvist and Victoria Vernet Supervisors: Eva Berg, Department of Industrial Management and Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Problem description: Stickering has been used at IKEA for a long time to create compliant food products on markets where volumes are too low. Low volumes make it economically challenging to create compliant artworks and to produce large enough batches to meet cost requirements. READ MORE

  3. 2. The reverse logistics of electric vehicle batteries : Challenges encountered by 3PLs and recyclers

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (CeLS)

    Author : Alexander Ziemba; Fabian Prevolnik; [2019]
    Keywords : Lithium-Ion Batteries; Reverse Logistics; Challenges; Institutional theory; Recycling; Electric Vehicles;

    Abstract : Background:          The growing number of electric vehicles gives rise to a whole new reverse supply chain. Once the electric vehicle batteries reach their end-of-life, societal and governmental pressure forces automotive manufacturers to set up a network for disposing the hazardous batteries. READ MORE

  4. 3. Carrier selection from a 3PL perspective A case study of Kuehne + Nagel alliances with carriers in Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Aline Novaes Telles de Amorim; [2018-07-02]
    Keywords : Third-party logistics; carrier selection; carrier choice; coopetition; alliance;

    Abstract : 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

  5. 4. Leagility from a 4PL perspective based on the concept of supply chain flexibility : Do 4PL providers facilitate a novel form of leagility?

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (CeLS)

    Author : Guido Lentz; [2015]
    Keywords : 4PL; Leagility; Flexibility; Sourcing Flexibility; Vendor Flexibility; Supply Chain Flexibility; Sourcing Leagility; Supply Chain Leagility;

    Abstract : Purpose: The thesis has two objectives. First, from a theoretical perspective, it investigates the interrelationship between the theory of supply chain flexibility, the notion of leagility and the concept of 4PL. READ MORE

  6. 5. Cloud computing in the 3PL industry. A profound insight into the benefits & challenges of cloud-based services: A two fold approach

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

    Author : Danai Gantzia; Maria Eleni Sklatinioti; [2014]
    Keywords : 3PLs; benefits; challenges; cloud-based services; cloud computing; cloud logistics; cloud providers; cloud usage;

    Abstract : Problem: Practical industry advancements associated with cloud computing in the contextof supply chain rapidly proliferate. However, there is a lack of academic research that investigatesthe application of this technology from a theoretical standpoint. READ MORE