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  1. 6. Obstacle Detection and Avoidance for an Automated Guided Vehicle

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Fordonssystem

    Author : Filip Berlin; Sebastian Granath; [2021]
    Keywords : AGV; Occupancy Grid; Path planning; Automated Guided Vehicle;

    Abstract : The need for faster and more reliable logistics solutions is rapidly increasing. This is due to higher demands on the logistical services to improve quality,  quantity, speed and reduce the error tolerance. An arising solution to these increased demands is automated solutions in warehouses, i.e. READ MORE

  3. 7. Wood procurement using harvest measurment : for improved management of forest operations

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Economics

    Author : Per Eriksson; [2021]
    Keywords : Lean; supply chain management; supplier relationship management; total cost of ownership; value stream mapping; Flödesekonomi; leverantörsrelationer; total ägandekostnad; värdeflödesanalys;

    Abstract : Sweden is a world-leading actor in the global forest sector and remains in the top league of trading, research, and business operations. Despite being ahead of its competitors, several forest actors struggle with low profitability levels. The profitability index for private wood suppliers decreased by 0. READ MORE

  4. 8. An optimized cost-based Outbound Logistics Network Design (OLND) for a car manufacturer.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Pieter-Jan Hubert A Maekelbergh; [2020-06-22]
    Keywords : Supply Chain Network Design; Outbound Logistics Network Design; Distribution Network; Supply Chain Design; Automotive;

    Abstract : Abstract purpose: The purpose of this research is to map existing frameworks, models and literature on Distribution Networks (DN), Supply Chain Network Design (SCND) and Outbound Logistics Network Design (OLND) relevant to the automotive industry. Based on a selection of applicable models, a suggested cost optimized OLND for the automotive industry, including two types of goods, will be presented. READ MORE

  5. 9. Driving Autonomous Heavy Vehicles into the Future : A Business Model Perspective

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Gabriel Kitzler; Anna Saibel; [2020]
    Keywords : Autonomous Heavy Vehicles; Technology Shifts; Business Model Innovation; Business Model Canvas; Core Competencies; Servitisatio; Självkörande tunga fordon; Teknikskiften; Affärsmodellsinnovation; Business Model Canvas; Kärnkompetenser; Tjänstefiering;

    Abstract : In light of the many environmental challenges that the world currently faces, new sustainable solutions are called for. The concept of autonomous heavy vehicles (AVs) is considered to be one of the next megatrends within transportation and this technology shift is predicted to improve safety and logistics as well as to cut driver costs and reduce CO2-emissions. READ MORE

  6. 10. Service Design for a Sustainable Food Consumption : Bridging Gaps between the Food Source and the Kitchen

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Wiktor Bjellebeck; Sebastian Peldius; [2020]
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    Abstract : The client of this thesis is Electrolux and the department Electrolux Innovation. The supervisors from the company are Camila Serpa Soares and Tove Chevalley. READ MORE