Essays about: "Last-mile logistics"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 49 essays containing the words Last-mile logistics.

  1. 21. An evaluation of the potential to use drone deliveries as last-mile logistics : In Jämtland

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Avdelningen för ekoteknik och hållbart byggande

    Author : Wout Desloovere; [2020]
    Keywords : Lista:Last-mile logistics; Drone UAV Deliery;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the potential of delivery drones to contribute to the logistic network (specifically the last-mile), while reducing the environmental impact, in the region of Jämtland, Sweden. This is done by making a current technological overview of delivery drones. READ MORE

  3. 22. Comparative Analysis of Energy Intensity and Profitability in Emerging E-Grocery Retail Models

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Piotr Grudzien; [2020]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The supermarkets account for approximately 3% - 4% of the electricity consumption in the industrialisedcountries which makes them one of the main contributors to climate change. Food retail, similarly toother energy intensive industries requires deep changes that would reduce its negative environmentalfootprint. READ MORE

  4. 23. Supply Chain Visibility in the Humanitarian Context During the Last Mile of Delivery : A case study at the United Nations Population Fund in Zimbabwe

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Gustav Sällström; [2020]
    Keywords : Supply Chain Visibility; Information Sharing; Humanitarian Operations; Supply Chain; Supply Chain Management; Last-Mile-of-Delivery; Insyn i Leverantörskedjan; Informationsdelning; Humanitära Sektorn; Leverantörskedja; Hantering av Leverantörskedjan;

    Abstract : The global business environment is rapidly changing, and with the emergence of a new landscape comes new challenges. Traditional supply chains have been reshaped in an attempt to better adjust to the ever-increasing globalization process. READ MORE

  5. 24. Self transportation of goods for consumers from a retail store: A Pilot study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Shebin Thomas; [2020]
    Keywords : Supply chain management; consumers; last-mile delivery; retail management; self-service; packaging design; packaging logistics.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The Last-mile delivery is seen as an emerging attention due to the increased focus on e-commerce and Omni-channel retailing. Due to these and since it involves end consumers, organizations look for innovative solutions to provide customers with a service fulfillment option. READ MORE

  6. 25. What’s the point of the collection point? - A case study in Gothenburg

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Viktor Albihn; Pierre Larsson; [2019-07-02]
    Keywords : CDP; ; Point Allocation; City Logistics; Parcel delivery; collection and delivery point; ; Last-mile delivery;

    Abstract : It not uncommon to read things such as “New record for E-commerce this year, again” in headlines of newspapers. In the case of Sweden, collection and delivery points, CDP's, are the most common way of delivering parcels. READ MORE