Essays about: "3pl logistics"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 49 essays containing the words 3pl logistics.

  1. 16. The Role of Drop Shipping in E-Commerce - A Case Study of a Swedish IT & Consumer Electronics E-Tailer

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Fredrika Haskel; Liridona Mulolli; [2017-06-29]
    Keywords : E-commerce; Supply Chain; Order fulfilment; E-fulfilment; Outsourcing; Third-party logistics; Drop shipping;

    Abstract : In line with the technology development electronic retailers (e-tailers) are experiencing extensive pressure on delivering products and services more rapidly than before. In turn, substantial pressure is placed on providing efficient e-fulfilment, which is also considered to be the most complex task of an e-tailer. READ MORE

  3. 17. Understanding value-added service offering by 3PL providers : VAS as a source of competitive advantage for the provider and the customer

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Arcelly Ingrid Herrera Quintana; Lisui Yang; [2017]
    Keywords : Third party logistics; value-added services;

    Abstract : Background: Outsourcing logistics operations to third-party logistics providers (3PL) is a growing trend for customer companies in all stages of supply chains. Among the services offered by providers, value-added services (VAS) play a special role for the provider as a differentiation opportunity and a source of higher margins, and for the customer as a way to increase the efficiency of their logistics flow beyond what standard solutions allow. READ MORE

  4. 18. Reverse logistics in the clothing industry: A case study based on Nudie Jeans’s return policy for their webshop.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Patrick Abrahamsson; Burhan Göker; [2016-07-04]
    Keywords : Nudie Jeans; reverse logistics; returns management; return policy; preprinted return labels; logistics; webshop; retail; Korallen; 3PL;

    Abstract : Reverse logistics is a popular topic for retailers, especially when it comes to clothing retailers and their webshops. Reverse logistics has been given much attention in recent years due to the cost it brings for companies. There are not many studies made on reverse logistics, especially since it is regarded as a new field of research. READ MORE

  5. 19. The Potential of 3PL Involvement in an Asphalt Manufacturing Project

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för Industriell utveckling, IT och Samhällsbyggnad

    Author : Jude Emele; [2016]
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    Abstract : Purpose – This thesis explores and identifies issues considered critical when engaging third-party logistics (3PL) in an asphalt-manufacturing project. The research highlights and discusses those issues including the reliability and maintainability of the equipment used in hauling materials in the project. READ MORE

  6. 20. Implementation of platooning concept from business perspective.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

    Author : Yulia Puplaka; [2016]
    Keywords : Platooning; transportation; logistics; heavy-duty vehicles; cooperative driving; road trains.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Platooning is a way of how different transport companies could reduce fuel consumption and increase efficiency and safety. Concept implies that group of vehicles is driving in a convoy or string on the highway with close distance at particular speed with a help of driving assistance technologies, such as adaptive cruise control or cooperative cruise control. READ MORE