Essays about: "basic problem in logistics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words basic problem in logistics.

1. 1. Value Proposition of Autonomous Electric Trucks in the Freight Industry : A Qualitative Study of Transport Buyers

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Emilia Nordström; Edvin Ramberg; [2023]
   Keywords : Autonomous Electric Truck logistics; Customer-centric Value Proposition; Digitisation; Transport buyers’ needs and pain points; Autonom elektrisk lastbilslogistik; kundcentrerat värdeerbjudande; digitalisering; transportköpares behov och utmaningar;

   Abstract : This study explores the value proposition of Autonomous Battery Electric Trucks (ABETs) in the transportation industry, and offers insights into customer perceptions and potential challenges regarding this emergent technology. The aim of the study is to understand customer needs, address implementation issues, and evaluate opportunities for Logistics Service Providers (LSP) to adopt ABETs. READ MORE

3. 2. An application for the tracking and administration of work tools

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Benjamin Hansson; Christopher Vigil; [2022]
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   Abstract : At a logistics company, hand scanners (work tools) were distributed and collected to/from employees by a clerk at a check-out desk. This was, importantly, done in a rapid manner. Basic information such as when and by whom a scanner was used was saved in Excel spreadsheets. READ MORE

4. 3. Forming an inventory control policy and Forecasting model for an E-commerce Company

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Patrik Lorentsson; Nilan Nabavieh; [2019]
   Keywords : Inventory Policy; Forecasting Model; Stochastic Demand; Optimisation; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Abstract Title: Developing an Inventory Control Policy and Forecasting Model for an E- Commerce Company Authors: Patrik Lorentsson & Nilan Nabavieh Supervisor: Johan Marklund, Department of Industrial Management and Logistics Background: Increasingly competitive business environments forces companies to develop better control of the material flows in their supply chain. Inventories are often kept in large amounts in order to buffer against uncertainties, resulting in high average holding costs. READ MORE

5. 4. Risk management in using VMI system : Comparative and explorative study of Chinese and Swedish household appliance companies

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)

   Author : Yaru Zhang; Li Tian; [2016]
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   Abstract : Authors: Zhang Yaru & Tian Li Tutor: Petra Andersson Title: Risk management in using VMI system ----- Researching between Chinese and Swedish household appliance companies Background & problem discussion: Due to potential of supply chain management is enormous to improve productivity, customer service and cost reduction, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) is one of the supply chain management strategies, by improving the effectively of supply chain to get the competitive advantage for companies. In the Swedish and Chinese household appliance companies have a common agreement about using VMI system in order to reduce operating costs. READ MORE

6. 5. Towards intermodal freight transport system in Ethiopia : evaluation of Ethiopian shipping and logistics service enterprise multimodal freight transport performance by customers and employees

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Tadesse Kenea Amentae; [2015]
   Keywords : freight transport; intermodal; satisfaction; customer; employee; Ethiopia;

   Abstract : With today’s globally integrated economy the role of transportation has got immense attention in international trade and development. Freight transport is an integral part of transportation system and it moves freight of huge value all over the world. READ MORE