Essays about: "City Logistics"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 70 essays containing the words City Logistics.

  1. 6. The climate impact of the bread take-back agreement : a scenario-based assessment of decarbonization opportunities along the Swedish bread supply chain

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Leonie Weber; [2022]
    Keywords : food waste; bread take-back agreement TBA ; life cycle assessment; supply chain; transport emissions;

    Abstract : Food waste has economic, environmental, and social implications; the importance of reducing food waste is recognized in Sustainable Development Goal 12.3. The Swedish bread take-back agreement (TBA) has been identified as a risk factor for food waste generation at the supplier-retailer interface. READ MORE

  3. 7. Analyzing the impacts of last mile mobility and studying the implementation of alternative vehicles in Swedish cities.

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Industriell ekonomi

    Author : David Mota Lozano; [2022]
    Keywords : mobility; sustainability; sustainable transportation; urban logistics; freight transport; cargo bike; electric vehicle; last mile; Sweden.;

    Abstract : The growing population of cities and the rise of e-commerce are increasing the transportation of both goods and people. This can generate problems such as traffic jams, increased pollution, and lower living standards for citizens. READ MORE

  4. 8. IKEA Urban Multi Hub : Concept development for future mobility and last-mile delivery

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Huai-I Tung; [2022]
    Keywords : IKEA; last-mile delivery; future mobility; autonomous mobility; pick-up services; New York city; Shanghai city;

    Abstract : Since more and more customers switch to online purchases, the last-mile delivery problemhas created a huge burden on companies and cities. The increasing parcel delivery leads toextra operational costs in logistics and congestion in cities. READ MORE

  5. 9. Assessing the Impact of Distance to Logistical Nodes in Sweden : Are the Transaction Values of Logistic Properties Affected by Distance to Logistical Nodes?

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Benjamin Gillberg; Henry Toma; [2022]
    Keywords : Distance; Regression; Hedonic pricing model; Transaction value; Logistical nodes; Logistic Property; Avstånd; Regressioner; Hedonisk prismodell; Transaktionvärden; Logistiksa noder; Logistikfastigheter;

    Abstract : This study utilized hedonic pricing models and regression analysis to evaluate if, and to whatextent distance to certain logistics nodes impact the transactional value of warehouses andlogistics properties. The study is conducted in Sweden, using data collected from transactionsthat have been conducted in the three largest cities in Sweden between the years 2016 - 2022. READ MORE

  6. 10. Exploring Urban Rainwater Harvesting in the city of Madrid applying GIS based MCDA expert tools

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Silvia Börjesson Ballesteros; [2022]
    Keywords : Rainwater Harvesting Systems; Pond Harvesting Systems; Nature-based facilities; Climate Change Adaptation; MCDA; ArcGIS; Madrid; Spain; Sustainable water management solutions; Regnvattenuppsamlingssystem; naturbaserade anläggningar; klimatanpassning; urban resiliens; MCDA; ArcGIS; Madrid; Spanien; lösningar för hållbar vattenhantering;

    Abstract : Due to climate change, water resources’ scarcity and distribution variability have generated a growing interest in sustainable water management in recent years. In addition, the growing interest in implementing nature-based solutions for urban resilience leads to the development of decentralized water supply systems such as rainwater harvesting systems (RWHS) as a complementary resource to conventional centralized water supply systems. READ MORE