Essays about: "Intermodal Transportation"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 27 essays containing the words Intermodal Transportation.

  1. 11. Connected Networks & Information Logistics The Vertical Synchronization of Intermodal Transportation with Supply Chains

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Amrith Armstrong; [2016-09-21]
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    Abstract : Globalization and the technological development during the past few decades have enabled the increased speed of communication and trade which we witness today. Companies are thereby able to outsource activities which are not considered as a core competency to supply chain actors who specialize in those specific activities. READ MORE

  3. 12. Designing the Intermodal Multiperiod Transportation Network of a Logistic Service Provider Company for Container Management

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik

    Author : Tobias Sahlin; [2016]
    Keywords : Supply chain; Distribution network; Repositioning; Intermodal transport; Sensitivity analysis.;

    Abstract : Lured by the promise of bigger sales, companies are increasingly looking to raise the volume of international trade. Consequently, the amount of bulk products carried in containers and transported overseas exploded because of the flexibility and reliability of this type of transportation. READ MORE

  4. 13. A Time-Evolving Optimization Model for an Intermodal Distribution Supply Chain Network:!A Case Study at a Healthcare Company

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik

    Author : Sara Johansson; My Westberg; [2016]
    Keywords : Optimization; Mixed-Integer Linear Programming; Supply Chain; Distribution Network; Sensitivity Analysis.;

    Abstract : Enticed by the promise of larger sales and better access to customers, consumer goods compa- nies (CGCs) are increasingly looking to evade traditional retailers and reach their customers directly–with direct-to-customer (DTC) policy. DTC trend has emerged to have major im- pact on logistics operations and distribution channels. READ MORE

  5. 14. Port intermodal transportation : Port of Stockholm hinterland scenario analysis

    University essay from KTH/Transportplanering, ekonomi och teknik

    Author : Anna Vasilevskaya; [2016]
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    Abstract : Population growth, urbanization, globalization of human migration, consumerism; technical and information technology development - are just a few trends of the modern society that set challenges to transport geography. To meet growing market demands new technologies and services were developed. READ MORE

  6. 15. Towards intermodal freight transport system in Ethiopia : evaluation of Ethiopian shipping and logistics service enterprise multimodal freight transport performance by customers and employees

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Tadesse Kenea Amentae; [2015]
    Keywords : freight transport; intermodal; satisfaction; customer; employee; Ethiopia;

    Abstract : With today’s globally integrated economy the role of transportation has got immense attention in international trade and development. Freight transport is an integral part of transportation system and it moves freight of huge value all over the world. READ MORE