Essays about: "Logistics firms’ supply chains"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words Logistics firms’ supply chains.

  1. 1. The Significance of Digital Transformation in the Supply Chain Management for Facilitating International Businesses : Cases from Emerging Markets

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)

    Author : A K M Ezazul Haque; Khushbu Waqar; Payam Koohi Habibi Dehkordi; [2023]
    Keywords : Digital Transformation; Digital Technologies; Supply Chain; Supply Chain Management; Emerging Markets; International Business; Global Expansion; Business Process ReEngineering; Internet of Things; Cloud Computing; B2B Online Platforms; Dynamic Capabilities; Opportunities; Challenges; Competitive Advantage;

    Abstract : Technological advancements have altered all aspects of human life, undeniably impacting all domains of commercial entities. Current digital technologies have the most pre-eminent influence on the supply chain management of corporations, irrespective of their diverse industry and operations. READ MORE

  3. 2. Closed Loop Supply Chains: A qualitative study of the Swedish food retail industry

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för management (MAN)

    Author : Daniel Hellström; David Danmyr; [2023]
    Keywords : Logistics; Closed Loop Supply Chain; Forward logistics; Reversed logistics; Food waste; Waste Management; Sustainable practises;

    Abstract : The closed loop supply chain concept has been argued to be one vital sustainability solution to prevent waste and aid humanitarian concerns. At the same time, over a third of the food resources for human consumption is being converted to food waste, contributing to malnutrition, starvation and countless deaths. READ MORE

  4. 3. Achieving enhanced integration of sustainability into supply chain through implementation of effective strategies in environmental, economic, and social fronts

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Heor Aula; [2022]
    Keywords : Globalization; Sustainability; Supply chain network; firm performance; Governance gaps; Innovative sustainable strategies; Integration;

    Abstract : Manufacturing industries have adopted globalization as a strategy to improve the reach of their products/services, bringing them closer to the customer and utilizing the cost advantage in emerging economies, better availability of resources such as raw materials, and cheaper workforce. However, with globalization came a fair share of obstacles in effectively managing the operations of a complex supply chain network spread across the globe. READ MORE

  5. 4. Strategic Inventory Control in Capacity-Constrained Manufacturing Systems : Reviewing the tangible effect of applying multi-echelon optimization in a multi-product environment

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Jonathan Petersson; Pontus Nellgård; [2020]
    Keywords : Inventory Management; Inventory optimization; Lean manufacturing; Discrete event simulation; Industry 4.0; Lagerstyrning; Lageroptimering; Lean tillverkning; Simulering; Industri 4.0;

    Abstract : Firms today maintain complex supply chains containing many dependent stages to manufacture a product to the end customer. Here lies a dilemma, keeping extensive inventory generate higher customer satisfaction by enabling quick deliveries. This increase in inventory, however, comes at an increase in costs. READ MORE

  6. 5. Industry 4.0 – Only designed to fit the German automotive industry : A multiple case study on the feasibility of Industry 4.0 to Swedish SMEs

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

    Author : Maria del Mar Rodriguez Masdefiol; Fanny Stävmo; [2016]
    Keywords : Industry 4.0; Internet of Things; Internet of Services; Cyber-Physical Systems; Smart Factory; Interoperability; Small and Medium sized Enterprises;

    Abstract : Industry 4.0 is still in an early development phase and it promises to bring remarkable benefits to the manufacturing industry around the world when employing the Smart Factory application in large organizations and their supply chains. Initiatives incorporating this concept can already be found in Sweden. READ MORE