Essays about: "Consolidation Hubs"

Found 4 essays containing the words Consolidation Hubs.

  1. 1. Investigating Cologistics Hubs: Business Models, Added Values, Flows, Perceptions and Scalability

    University essay from KTH/Transport och systemanalys

    Author : Pawan Seshadri Venkatesh; [2023]
    Keywords : Urban logistics; Urban Consolidation Centers; Cologistics hubs; Business models.; Urban logistik; Konsolideringscentrum; Kologistikhubbar; Affärsmodeller.;

    Abstract : Multi-service transport hubs provide a potential opportunity to achieve sustainability and emission goals and have been in contemporary research and policy discussions, however, mostly in the passenger transport sector. In Urban logistics, the delivery vehicles leaving a warehouse or a consolidation centre entering the city to deliver goods are usually filled to a certain capacity during their onward journey and when the goods are delivered, they return mostly empty during their return journey. READ MORE

  3. 2. Logistics Structures for Global Retail Expansion : A case study of a fast-growing Swedish Fashion Company with International Presence

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Alex Kaspo; [2023]
    Keywords : Master Thesis; Supply Chain; Strategy; Supplier; Logistics; Retail; Growth; International; Consolidation Hubs; Warehouse;

    Abstract : This qualitative research explores what logistics structures a growing retail company can employ to support its international expansion with a focus on high customer satisfaction levels. It delves into the logistics configurations for reaching efficiency in inbound logistics, especially meeting the complexities of growing volumes and extensive supplier networks. READ MORE

  4. 3. Potential for upscaling the use of light electric freight vehicles in sustainable last mile deliveries - Conducted at VTI

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Jens Collvin; Taima El Elawi; [2021-06-11]
    Keywords : LEFVs; City Logistics; Urban Areas; Supply Chain Management; Urban Consolidation Centres;

    Abstract : The last mile logistics is known to be the most costly and most polluting part of the supply chain. The last mile logistics contribute with high emissions, congestion and safety issues in urban areas. Recently, the number of deliveries in urban areas have increased and it is common for residents to order merchandise online. READ MORE

  5. 4. An Optimization of Inbound Logistic Flows at Haldex by Applying Consolidation and Monitoring to a Distribution Network

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Luca Stoffels; Willem Prinsen; [2018]
    Keywords : Consolidation; Consolidation strategy; Supply chain management; Case study; Simulation; Consignment stock; Monitoring; Transportation; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : An Optimization of Inbound Logistic Flows at Haldex by Applying Consolidation and Monitoring to a Distribution Network. By Luca Stoffels and Willem Prinsen Throughout history the same factors have been of major importance regarding the transportation of goods between companies: costs, speed and reliability. READ MORE