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  1. 1. Quantifying liquid food waste : levels of liquid coffee waste, its causes and barriers and drivers for quantification in the Swedish food service sector

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Rosa Hellman; [2024]
    Keywords : sewage food waste; beverage waste; direct measurement; hospitality; restaurant; serving waste; food waste cause;

    Abstract : Food waste is a waste of resources required throughout the entire supply chain, leading to environmental impacts that could have been avoided. Coffee has a relatively high environmental impact partially due to the high consumption. To identify levels and sources of food waste, and consequently prevent it, quantification is used. READ MORE

  3. 2. Business Intelligence and Analytics – a key driver for efficient production? : An empirical study in the food industry

    University essay from Karlstads universitet

    Author : Simon Dahlström; Erik Hasslid; [2023]
    Keywords : Fact-based Decision Making; Efficient Production; Food Industry; BI A;

    Abstract : Organizational decisions are significant to an organizations' future. Research shows that many organizations tend to make decisions based on previous experiences, ‘gut feeling’ and assumptions rather than facts. This is troubling since decision-makers leave the organization’s future to the hands of chance. READ MORE

  4. 3. Additive Manufacturing for Volume Production : A case study in supply chain benefits of AM implementation

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Carl-Johan Bjelke; [2023]
    Keywords : Additive manufacturing; Industry 4.0; Design for additive manufacturing; Rapid prototyping; Mass customization; Parts consolidation; Supply chain processes; Decentralized manufacturing.;

    Abstract : Additive manufacturing was first introduced in the 80s and has ever since been used as a tool for rapid prototyping. Its flexible manufacturing characteristics makes it optimal for creating complex geometries in one manufacturing process, eliminating assembly time for several individual parts. READ MORE

  5. 4. Global Supply Chain Optimisation by Using Sensing Solutions

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Ahmad Belbisi; Amjad Belbisi; [2023]
    Keywords : Supply Chain Disruptions; Supply Chain Resilience; Supply Chain Visibility; Supply Chain Transparency; Real-Time Visibility; Internet of Things; Industry 4.0; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Problemformulering: Internationalisering, högre volatilitet på efterfrågan och snabbare försörjningskedjor är faktorer som gör den globala kedjan mer komplex. Därför strävar organisationer efter en bättre bild av deras försörjningskedja realtidsprestanda. READ MORE

  6. 5. Reverse Logistics in the Setting of Industry 4.0: A Sustainability Perspective

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för management (MAN)

    Author : Nils Linden; Sophie Persson; Dhannya Rejoice Maliackal; [2023]
    Keywords : Industry 4.0; Reverse Logistics; Sustainability; Sustainability Measurements; Manufacturing Companies;

    Abstract : Circularity and sustainability, these are terms that are discussed in many different ways in current research due to the climate crisis. To face the challenges of the climate crisis and new consumer behaviour, the still emerging concept of Industry 4.0 is considered in different ways. READ MORE