Essays about: "Returnable packaging"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 12 essays containing the words Returnable packaging.

  1. 6. Saving the world - One truck at a time : A case study at Volvo Trucks on reducing the packaging waste through circular economy

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Amanda Orrefalk; Charlotta Nedström; [2018]
    Keywords : Circular economy; Reversible logistics; Sustainable packaging; Waste management; Cirkulär ekonomi; Reversibel logistik; Hållbara förpackningar; Avfallshantering;

    Abstract : The production and consumption of today generates huge amounts of waste, and due to the increasing living standards the amount will continue to increase. The waste leads to large environmental impacts due to pollution and emissions of greenhouse gases, as well as the depletion of raw materials. READ MORE

  3. 7. Case study at Scania: How packaging options affect supply chain operations and costs

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Chaitanya Ramachandraiah; Arturs Rezancevs; [2018]
    Keywords : Supply chain; returnable packaging; Activity based costing; process mapping; packaging material; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background/introduction: Scania supply chain is responsible for packaging to protect parts during transportation from their suppliers around the world. For many years Scania has used returnable packaging for inbound logistics of automotive parts. Scania packaging can be divided into two groups; namely Standard packaging and Special packaging. READ MORE

  4. 8. Packaging systems decision makin; to assure cost efficient transports

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/JTH, Industriell organisation och produktion

    Author : Raowa Abubakr; Pooja Patel; [2016]
    Keywords : packaging; tipping poing; one-way packaging; returnable packaging; transports;

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  5. 9. Returnable Packaging in the Automotive Supply Chain : From a supplier´s perspective

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

    Author : Thomas Fleckenstein; Eirik Pihlstroem; [2015]
    Keywords : Automotive Supply Chain; Automotive Supplier; Packaging; Returnable Packaging; Packaging System; Packaging Material;

    Abstract : Abstract Problem Little research has been conducted on how packaging and returnable packaging are managed within suppliers in the Scandinavian automotive supply chain. Sources also propose that returnable packaging is dealt with inefficiently within the automotive suppliers. READ MORE

  6. 10. INCREASE CONTROL IN PACKAGING HANDLING PROCESSES : ADDING VISIBILITY AND CONTROL THROUGH CLEARER RESPONSIBILITIES AND CATEGORIZATION OF PACKAGING

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

    Author : Andreas Hök; Daniel Trygg; [2014]
    Keywords : Packaging; Logistics; Supply Chain; Pallets; Reusable; Returnable; One-way;

    Abstract : The increased use of returnable packaging have given rise to the trend of packaging logistics.The operation of returnable packaging is challenging for global companies due to thecomplexity in the process and information flows. Companies invest in returnable packagingsystems in order to ensure quality throughout the supply chain. READ MORE