Essays about: "4PL company"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words 4PL company.

  1. 1. Blockchains as a solution for traceability and transparency

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : André Jeppsson; Oskar Olsson; [2017]
    Keywords : Blockchain; Traceability; Transparency; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Requirements from consumers and governments to produce more sustainable products have increased during recent years. Even if products are certified, one cannot make sure companies meet these requirements, since no chain of events can verify this exists. READ MORE

  3. 2. Collaboration within Supply Chains : Can conflicts be attributed to the different roles of logistics companies?

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

    Author : Alexander Andersen; Ludvig Brewitz; [2016]
    Keywords : Supply Chain Management; 3PL; 4PL; Collaboration; Conflicts;

    Abstract : Introduction – Supply chains increase in size and complexity, more actors are becoming involved and an increased collaboration among actors are a necessity. Still, undesired conflicts occurs and are unavoidable in a collaboration. READ MORE

  4. 3. Developing green innovations within 4PLs : Pursuing green logistics

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

    Author : Philip Stenbrink Gommel; Peter Westerberg; [2016]
    Keywords : green innovation; green logistics; innovation; sustainability; LSPs; 4PL; logistics service providers;

    Abstract : Problem – Logistics services worldwide are not considered to be environmental sustainable because of their high emissions of greenhouse gasses (GHG) as well as its air, soil and water pollution. Since fourth party logistics providers (4PLs) manage the entire supply chain they can reduce their harmful environmental impact on a large scale through green logistics innovation. READ MORE

  5. 4. Rookie Plan : A New Type of Logistics Service Provider in China

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

    Author : Yi Xiao; Ronghe Peng; [2015]
    Keywords : fourth party logistics; rookie plan; China logistics;

    Abstract : With the development of logistics market, the third party logistics can no longer solve all the problems in supply chain management, the appearance of fourth party logistics is a breakthrough solution to modern supply chain challenge. Since China has become the manufacturing center of the world, it attracts more attentions to its own logistics market. READ MORE

  6. 5. Opportunities and Challenges in the Implementation of Dynamic Shelf Life in a Food Supply Chain

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Lina Nord; Lina Olofzon; [2014]
    Keywords : DSLP Service; DynahMat; Dynamic Shelf Life; RFID; Biosensors; Supply Chain Management; Business Model; Coordination; Information Sharing; Transparency; 4PL company; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : DynahMat is an ongoing project at the Packaging Logistics department at Lund University, which aims to reduce food waste by establishing the true quality and shelf life of chilled goods through a dynamic shelf life prediction (DSLP) service. The idea behind the service is, throughout the entire supply chain, to measure temperature and microbial growth using sensors attached to the package. READ MORE