Essays about: "Volvo Logistics Corporation VLC"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words Volvo Logistics Corporation VLC.

1. 1. A method for calculating the carbon footprint at Volvo Logistics Corporation

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska högskolan

   Author : André Trönnberg Lundin; Sofie Strömberg Jonzon; [2012]
   Keywords : Carbon footprint; CO2 emissions; transportation; calculations; methods; emissions factors;

   Abstract : This thesis handles the need for Volvo Logistics (VLC) to calculate their total carbon footprint of purchased transportations, i.e. the total carbon dioxide emissions by all vehicles employed by VLC to transport the goods of their customers. READ MORE

3. 2. Mapping of Logistics Infrastructure of Central and Eastern Europe for Automotive Industry

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Irena Asakaite; Berk Celik; [2008-02-26T13:37:04Z]
   Keywords : Central and Eastern Europe CEE ; Automotive; Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM ; Logistics Service Provider LSP ; Logistics Infrastructure; Transportation; Volvo Logistics Corporation VLC ; Cluster Analysis;

   Abstract : Central and Eastern Europe as an emerging market has become very attractive for automotive OEMs, which are expanding rapidly in the region. Consequently, they are followed by the logistics service providers. However, poor logistics infrastructure including transport networks and logistics services has become the biggest challenge. READ MORE

4. 3. Volvo Logistics Corporation Returnable Packaging System : a model for analysing cost savings when switching packaging system

   University essay from JTH, Industriell organisation och produktion

   Author : Jacob Beselin Hallberg; Per Uhrbom; [2008]
   Keywords : one-way packaging; packaging; returnable packaging; packaging logistics; logistik; emballage; emballagelogistik; engångsemballage; flergångsemballage; standardemballage;

   Abstract : This thesis is a study for analysing costs affected by packaging in a producing industry. The purpose is to develop a model that will calculate and present possible cost savings for the customer by using Volvo Logistics Corporations, VLC’s, returnable packaging instead of other packaging solutions. READ MORE

5. 4. Comparison of Different Packaging Materials and Solutions on a Cost Basis for Volvo Logistic Corporation

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Ingenjörshögskolan

   Author : Hamed Khademi Kord; Ali Pazirandeh; [2008]
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   Abstract : The basic problem that this thesis addresses was to compare different packaging materials for Volvo Logistics Corporation (VLC) from a cost perspective. Since this thesis was conducted for VLC only, their main packaging solutions were defined and categorized by size. READ MORE

6. 5. Added Value within the Automotive Logistics Industry - Volvo Logistics Corporation

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate Business School

   Author : Veronica Zackrisson; Dro Gabriel Zogbe; [2007-07-19T15:05:26Z]
   Keywords : Volvo Logistics Corporation; automotive logistics industry; added value; value added; customer satisfaction; customer value; competitive advantage;

   Abstract : Players in the automotive industry are predicting a downturn in the business the coming years. This will affect automotive logistics service providers such as Volvo Logistics Corporation (VLC). READ MORE