Essays about: "IT and operations outsourcing"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 essays containing the words IT and operations outsourcing.

  1. 1. The Future of Urban Last Mile Deliveries - Not a piece of cake

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Hannah Renhed; Martina Kylebäck Wennerlöf; [2023]
    Keywords : Urban last mile delivery; customer demands; sustainability; outsourcing; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Urban last mile delivery has become an increasingly relevant topic in this day and age, where the urban population is growing at the same time as climate change forces nations to limit emissions. The demand for fast and flexible deliveries in urban areas accelerates, which further escalates the need to optimize these last mile deliveries since they are the most polluting part of the supply chain. READ MORE

  3. 2. Humanitarian Logistics: The Outsourcing Collaboration with Logistics Service Providers in the UN System

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Katrin Kandler; Jennifer Siller; [2022]
    Keywords : Humanitarian Logistics; Logistics Service Providers; Outsourcing Collaboration; Selection Criteria for Collaboration; UN System; Disaster Cycle;

    Abstract : Background: Collaboration between humanitarian organisations and commercial as well as humanitarian logistics service providers has become of utmost importance when outsourcing logistics activities. Selection criteria for choosing suitable logistics service providers areessential for the success of outsourcing collaboration and disaster operations. READ MORE

  4. 3. Drones at the borders – Security for whom?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten; Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Malin Gustafsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Public International Law; Folkrätt; International Human Rights Law; Mänskliga rättigheter; Migration law; Migrationsrätt; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Italy is using drones to monitor migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea. This is partially done through a contract with Leonardo S.p.A – one of the largest arms traders in the world – under which the company undertakes to operate drones in the area on behalf of the state. READ MORE

  5. 4. The role of financial and non-financial goals in the make or buy decision at a family firm : A case study on Väderstad AB

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

    Author : Björn Åkerström; Rasmus Skarphagen; [2020]
    Keywords : Make or buy decisions; family firm; financial and non-financial goals; manufacturing in-house; outsourcing to external parties; make or buy models;

    Abstract : Background: Make or buy decisions is the most fundamental part in a company’s manufacturing strategy. The decision is complex and involves sacrifices whichever strategy is chosen, and before making the decision the firm should understand and evaluate the trade-offs and comparative costs of manufacturing or outsourcing. READ MORE

  6. 5. Privata skogsägares preferenser och betalningsvilja vid val av maskinstorlek i gallring

    University essay from SLU/Department of Forest Biomaterials and Technology (from 131204)

    Author : Linnea Sundström; [2019]
    Keywords : gallring; maskinval; skogsägare; kvantitativ; studie;

    Abstract : Hälften av Sveriges skogsmark ägs av privata skogsägare och resterande halvan fördelas mellan staten, aktiebolag och övriga privata ägare. När dessa skogsägare brukar sin skog är gallring en vanlig skötselåtgärd för att under en omloppstid öka tillväxten i ett givet bestånd. READ MORE