Essays about: "Master Thesis, supply chain strategy"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 45 essays containing the words Master Thesis, supply chain strategy.

  1. 11. B2C last-mile deliveries : A mapping of the current market

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Anna Hveem; [2021]
    Keywords : e-commerce retailers; last-mile logistics; parcel delivery; B2C last-mile deliveries;

    Abstract : Background: The last-mile logistics of the supply chain is often the most expensive part for an e-commerce retailer. It is also according to Lim and Srai (2018) where the consumers are the most demanding. It is no longer exclusively the e-commerce retailers’ job to choose the delivery method of the parcel they are sending out to their customer. READ MORE

  3. 12. Designing a performance measurement framework to support decision-making in green transportation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Julia Bergsten; [2021]
    Keywords : Emissions; green transportation; green supply chain management; decision-making; performance measurement framework.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Though there currently exists numerous ways and suggestions of how to measure emissions in transportation, companies struggle to accurately quantify their greenhouse gas emissions to make sound and green decisions. It is difficult to determine what to measure, how to measure and why to measure in a certain way. READ MORE

  4. 13. Development of a Proactive Supply Risk Management Model

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för teknisk ekonomi och logistik

    Author : Albin Melin; Jesper Jensen Ehlers; [2021]
    Keywords : Supply Risk Management; SRM; Supply Chain Management; Swedish Agrifood Industry; Multiple Case Study; Constructive Research; Technology and Engineering; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Supply risk management (SRM) is a well-established aspect in the field of supply chain management (SCM) that has gained even more relevance due to the ongoing covid-19 pandemic. Many articles have been published relating to the topic, such as Norrman and Jansson (2004) and Zsidisin (2003a). READ MORE

  5. 14. The relation between food shelf-life and environmental impact of different plastic packaging alternatives

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Federica De Agostini; [2021]
    Keywords : Barrier properties; evaluation of environmental impact; food packaging; plastics materials; simplified LCA.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The attention to the environmental impact of plastics materials used in food packaging has produced several studies in the last decade and consumers have started wondering about the utility and the functions of food packaging. In fact, the use and the production of plastic polymers cause pollution due to the disposal and to the CO2 emission. READ MORE

  6. 15. The role of financial and non-financial goals in the make or buy decision at a family firm : A case study on Väderstad AB

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

    Author : Björn Åkerström; Rasmus Skarphagen; [2020]
    Keywords : Make or buy decisions; family firm; financial and non-financial goals; manufacturing in-house; outsourcing to external parties; make or buy models;

    Abstract : Background: Make or buy decisions is the most fundamental part in a company’s manufacturing strategy. The decision is complex and involves sacrifices whichever strategy is chosen, and before making the decision the firm should understand and evaluate the trade-offs and comparative costs of manufacturing or outsourcing. READ MORE