Essays about: "4PL logistics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words 4PL logistics.

  1. 1. The resilience of the logistics service providers in supply chain disruptions : – A qualitative study of logistic network resilience at Schenker Dedicated Services and Samskip

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Navah Eierdal; Jenny Boulton; [2022]
    Keywords : Resilience; Logistic service providers; Planning; Risk; Disruptions; Tools; 3PL; 4PL;

    Abstract : Globalisation and outsourcing have exacerbated the complexity of supply chains (Christopher, 2016). As a result, new business models have emerged to reduce the complexity of the supply chain by utilising supply chain management solutions. READ MORE

  3. 2. Material characterization of long-term stress relaxation in a semi-crystalline polymer material : An experimental and numerical study

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola

    Author : Jakob Görtz; [2021]
    Keywords : Abaqus; MCalibration; PRF; HDPE; Stress relaxation; Long-term testing; Theoretical expressions; Material calibration;

    Abstract : As the plastic and packaging industry is looking to increase the longevity of plastic products as well as recycling used material, there is a need to understand how material properties respond and change during long periods of mechanical loading. Physical tensile experiments on thin plant-based High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) are conducted with the intent of capturing relaxation behavior from a short-term (1-3 hours) and long-term (29-56 days) perspective. READ MORE

  4. 3. 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

  5. 4. 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

  6. 5. 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