Essays about: "The Service Profit chain"

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  1. 11. An Assessment of the Alignment of Truck Manufacturers’ Extended Services with theEnvironmental Objectives and Initiatives of Road Freight Transporters : A Green Supply Chain Management Perspective

    University essay from Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Gershon Kumeto; Ahkchine Ouafae; [2012]
    Keywords : Green Supply Chain Management; Environmental Management; Heavy Duty Truck Industry; Extended Services; Road Freight Transport; Environmental Management Objectives.;

    Abstract : Research shows that climate changes we face today is a consequence of the increasing amounts of greenhouse gases that circulate in our atmosphere due to increased human industrial activity. Many firms and industries are therefore increasingly implementing environmental management strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions towards a more sustainable environment. READ MORE

  3. 12. The value adding role of green logistics in transport companies

    University essay from IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

    Author : Ioan Simionescu; Assad Shakil; [2012]
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    Abstract : The requirement to decrease the impact of business logistics activities on the environment is constantly increasing. A number of workshops organised by the University of Hull involving academics and practitioners in supply chain management to examine the challenges of the next generation supply chains, showed that environmental issues along with cost effectiveness is always the major and most imminent concern identified. READ MORE

  4. 13. LSPs’ Value: Asset-based vs. Non asset-based

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Jun Du; Malco Monge; [2009-08-21T12:02:32Z]
    Keywords : Third Party Logistics Service Provider; Fourth party Logistics Service Provider; Supply Chain Management; Freight Forwarding; Competitive Advantage; KPI;

    Abstract : The current economic downturn is challenging for Logistics Service Providers (LSP) that are already struggling with low profit margins. Competition today among logistics companies is fierce but new opportunities still exist for LSPs. Cost reduction is high on the agenda; companies are reviewing their supply chains to stay competitive in the market. READ MORE

  5. 14. Value-Added Services in Third-Party Logistics : A study from the TPL providers’ perspective about value-added service development, driving forces and barriers

    University essay from IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

    Author : Ilze Atkacuna; Karolina Furlan; [2009]
    Keywords : Third-Party Logistics; TPL; Value-Added Services; Service Development; Innovation;

    Abstract : Competition in the logistics service industry has constantly increased over the last decades which has lead to the traditional services offered by third-party logistics (TPL) providers becoming commodities and no longer offering attractive profit margins. When the company’s core product becomes a commodity, the company’s performance of supplementary services becomes vital for competitive advantage. READ MORE

  6. 15. How the ISPS code affects port and port activities

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Ingenjörshögskolan

    Author : Arsham Mazaheri; [2008]
    Keywords : isps code; port security; terrorism; supply chain vulnerability; risk assessment;

    Abstract : Following terrorist attacks on twin towers in the USA and Limburg oil tanker in Yemen, theIMO has defined a supplementary chapter and an appendix named ISPS code to its SOLAS,to prevent similar events in maritime transportation. The ISPS code forces the ports, ships andall organizations, who work in marine industry, to keep their security gates more tightly. READ MORE