Essays about: "Inbound Logistics"

Showing result 36 - 38 of 38 essays containing the words Inbound Logistics.

1. 36. Logistics Optimization: Application of Optimization Modeling in Inbound Logistics

   University essay from Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

   Author : Khanittha Arayapan; Piyanut Warunyuwong; [2009]
   Keywords : logistics optimization; supply chain and logistics management; operations research; delivery planning; delivery mode and freight forwarder selection;

   Abstract : To be a market leader, low cost and responsiveness are the key success factors. Logistics activities create high cost reducing competitiveness of the company, especially for the remote production base. Thus, logistics activities which are delivery planning, freight forwarder and delivery mode selection must be optimized. READ MORE

3. 37. Potential for enhanced transport logistics at Whirlpool Sweden AB

   University essay from Institutionen för teknik och naturvetenskap; Tekniska högskolan

   Author : Yuka Aono; [2008]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Whirlpool’s transport costs on inbound materials from Europe and Asia have increased significantly in recent years. Some causes of this problem are increased oil prices and the fact that Whirlpool has gained a number of suppliers sited in China. READ MORE

4. 38. Cost reduction in parts distribution

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

   Author : Henrik Ekehage; [1999]
   Keywords : Volvo australia; VTA; VOLNA; Technological sciences; Teknik; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This thesis is divided into two parts (1&2) with different but related scopes, they are both partly a response to Volvo Truck Australia's (VTA) wish to improve their supply chain. In 1998 this wish resulted in a global benchmark, of VTA's total inbound transports, being submitted to 13 global transporting companies. READ MORE