Essays about: "Packaging Operations"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 41 essays containing the words Packaging Operations.

  1. 21. Packaging Operations in the Automotive Industry - Revealing Operational Gaps Related to Network Inefficiency, using Volvo Cars Packaging Operations as an Example

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Marjan Kouchek; Alexandra Stojanoska; [2017-06-29]
    Keywords : Automotive Industry; Packaging; Packaging Operations; Loop-Time; Inventory Management; Network Balancing; Supplier Relationship; Volvo Cars; Closed-Loop Supply Chain;

    Abstract : The automotive industry has evolved into an industry of complex supply chains and networks, requiring many activities to be aligned and well-managed in order to avoid abnormalities in both the material flow and information flow. The car assembly requires many different components and material, which also in turn require different types of packaging when being transported to the production plants. READ MORE

  2. 22. Mainstreaming the environment within humanitarian operations: Identifying key factors for effective implementation of a green approach to procurement within the International Federation of the Red Cross

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Lindy Hromas; [2017]
    Keywords : environmental mainstreaming; green procurement; humanitarian logistics; environmental impact; humanitarian supply chain; greening; Social Sciences; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Each year millions of people receive emergency relief items from humanitarian organizations following disasters and crises. While significant time and resources have been invested in identifying the needs of affected populations and how to address those needs, significantly less focus has been given to environmental impacts of these response operations. READ MORE

  3. 23. An Explorative study into growth strategies used for developing a large-scale niche dairy Industry in Ireland

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Brendan Crosse; [2017]
    Keywords : Organic milk; sheep milk; goat milk; Irish dairy; core competencies; growth strategies; SWOT analysis; VRIO analysis; collaboration; Packaging and Product selection; Business and Economics; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The Irish dairy industry has seen significant growth in recent times. It is also seen as one of key drivers in the Irish government’s plans to grow food and drink exports. However, there is an environmental cost to this. The niche dairy industry has been stagnant for years. READ MORE

  4. 24. SABIC Green Logistics Systems & Profitability : To explore chemical industries green logistics and contribution to profitability with a particular case of SABIC

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

    Author : Talal Alabdullatif; [2017]
    Keywords : green port; green logistics; zero emissions; environmental friendliness;

    Abstract : Background: Logistics is paramount in the business operations as it ensures transit of goods from one point to the other. Green logistics are measures in the logistics systems that are put in place to minimize the environmental implication of logistics operations while at the same time saving on cost. READ MORE

  5. 25. Efficient internal material flow of boxes to gain a well-organized supply of components : A case study at Scania engine assembly

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : David Carlsson; Björn Nilsson; [2017]
    Keywords : Material management; Ergonomics; Value stream mapping; Material handling systems; Material flow;

    Abstract : Within manufacturing organizations, the material flow is a promoted part of the supply chain to evaluate, since it often stands for a significant part of the costs. The evaluation refers to the analysis and optimization of the material flow that arise during manufacturing of products. READ MORE