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  1. 1. Space Utilization in Road Transportation: A Case Study of Truck Deliveries

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Marija Nikolova; Sirious Nterai; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Distribution; Emissions; Packaging; Truck deliveries; Space Utilization; Space Optimization;

    Abstract : Aim: To understand why big logistics companies do not focus their resources on improving space utilization and decreasing the phenomenon of empty running. Moreover, this study aims to present the potential economic and environmental benefits of reduced excess air in packaging and its effect on truck deliveries. READ MORE

  3. 2. The importance of fill rate in the transportation of daily goods - An analysis of a changed ordering schedule

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Kommunikations- och transportsystem; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

    Author : Emilia Byström; Isak Ekenblom; [2023]
    Keywords : Distribution; fyllnadsgrad; optimering; Industriell ekonomi; Industriell ekonomi;

    Abstract : Syftet med studien är att analysera PostNord TPLs lagerhantering för en av deras kunder, och undersöka vad som händer om alternativa beställningsscheman implementeras för butiker med låg medelefterfrågan. Detta innefattar både nya lastningsstrategier och glesare leveransdagar. READ MORE

  4. 3. An Analysis of the Effectiveness of a Compensation Model for General Goods and Domestic Carriers

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Kommunikations- och transportsystem; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

    Author : David Somdal; [2023]
    Keywords : distribution; ersättningar; styckegods; åkare; kostnadseffektiv; kostnadsanalys; effektivitetsanalys;

    Abstract : DSV Road är en av de ledande vägtransportoperatörerna i Europa och erbjuder olika typer av vägtransporttjänster, som bland annat innefattar sändningar av styckegods. Verksamheten har kontrakt med olika åkerier som utför dessa styckegodssändningar, och dessa åkerier måste ersättas efter att en leverans eller hämtning av gods har utförts till eller från en kund. READ MORE

  5. 4. Demand Forecasting of Outbound Logistics Using Neural Networks

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för teknik och samhälle (TS)

    Author : Enobong Paul Otuodung; Gulten Gorhan; [2023]
    Keywords : Time Series Prediction; Demand Forecasting; Outbound Logistics; Machine Learning; Deep Learning; Univariate Forecasting; Multivariate Forecasting; Multi-Step Forecasting; LSTM; CNN-LSTM; ConvLSTM; Encoder-Decoder; Design science; Design science;

    Abstract : Long short-term volume forecasting is essential for companies regarding their logistics service operations. It is crucial for logistic companies to predict the volumes of goods that will be delivered to various centers at any given day, as this will assist in managing the efficiency of their business operations. READ MORE

  6. 5. Exploring Environmentally Sustainable Last-Mile Deliveries in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Emelie Ehrensvärd; Clara Wilhelmsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Last-mile delivery; E-retailer; Sustainable last-mile delivery; Environmentally sustainable last-mile delivery; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Last-mile delivery is the part of the e-commerce supply chain that is the least efficient in terms of cost, time, and environmental impact. As e-commerce is expected to keep growing, this puts pressure on last-mile deliveries to reduce their environmental impact if Sweden is to reach its environmental goals for 2045. READ MORE