Essays about: "Sustainable Logistics"

Showing result 36 - 40 of 182 essays containing the words Sustainable Logistics.

  1. 36. Bio versus Mineral Hydraulic Oil in Forklifts : Life Cycle Assessment with Different Waste Scenarios and a Market Analysis

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

    Author : Maja Hägesten Nilsson; Albin Kylbrink; [2022]
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    Abstract : Hydraulic oils are today most often based on mineral oil and thus eventuate in environmental and climate impacts during all its life cycle phases, but there are bio-based alternatives. Hy- draulic oils are widely used in forklifts, and the use of forklifts is increasing due to logistics within e-commerce. READ MORE

  3. 37. Supply Chain Sustainability through the closed-loop Approach : The Swedish furniture industry

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Kerstin Stamm; Sven Knauer; [2022]
    Keywords : Supply Chain Sustainability; Closed-Loop Supply Chain; Profitability; Financial Barriers; Reverse Logistics;

    Abstract : Background: Closed-loop supply chains are a concept in sustainability that refers to reusingraw materials and reducing waste to fulfill the global demands for sustainable action.While profit-driven organizations’ interest in closed-loop supply chains has increased, there arefinancial barriers that limit the integration of the economic and the environmental dimension of sustainability. READ MORE

  4. 38. Transition towards a sustainable food system? An analysis of sustainable food initiatives in the rural district of Augsburg

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Anna Frede; [2022]
    Keywords : food system; transition; Landkreis Augsburg; Sustainability Science; Multi-Level Perspective; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In today's globalised economy, food system actors seek to introduce more sustainable structures in terms of alternative food systems, including short food supply chains, local food systems and organic food production, to reduce environmental impact and achieve social benefits. Using the Multi-Level Perspective to analyse expert interviews and the results of a citizen survey, this thesis explores the current status, barriers and opportunities for initiatives trying to improve the distribution of sustainable food in the rural district of Augsburg (official German name: Landkreis Augsburg). READ MORE

  5. 39. Scania’s Packaging Network : Analysis of the Environmental Impact of Alternative Fuels and Modalities Within the Transportation Network

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Pietro Astori; Jóhanna Blöndahl Guðmundsdóttir; [2022]
    Keywords : Logistics; sustainability; alternative fuels; alternative modalities; sustainable packaging; Logistik; hållbarhet; alternativa bränslen; alternativa metoder; hållbara förpackningar;

    Abstract : In a fast-moving world with high demand for deliveries of various goods, the need for high performing transportation systems and networks has grown rapidly. As a reaction, the number of trucks has increased, which together with other transport solutions to cover the need has caused a growth of CO2e emissions. READ MORE

  6. 40. The climate impact of the bread take-back agreement : a scenario-based assessment of decarbonization opportunities along the Swedish bread supply chain

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Leonie Weber; [2022]
    Keywords : food waste; bread take-back agreement TBA ; life cycle assessment; supply chain; transport emissions;

    Abstract : Food waste has economic, environmental, and social implications; the importance of reducing food waste is recognized in Sustainable Development Goal 12.3. The Swedish bread take-back agreement (TBA) has been identified as a risk factor for food waste generation at the supplier-retailer interface. READ MORE