Essays about: "delivery of large goods"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 21 essays containing the words delivery of large goods.

  1. 6. Geographical location of warehouses and its impact on delivery time - A study of e-commerce companies in Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Therese Bergling; Lena Engberg; [2019-07-02]
    Keywords : e-commerce; warehouse localization; last mile delivery; end-customer; transports; express delivery;

    Abstract : E-commerce is challenging the traditional way of distributing goods. An increase in parcels, lower filling rates, more trips to distribute the parcels and a demand of fast deliveries within a limited time-window lead to increased logistics costs and environmentally unsustainable means of delivering packages to end-customers. READ MORE

  3. 7. Understanding current and future requirements on logistics service offerings in the Danish construction industry

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Erik Dufberg; Anton Forsström; [2019]
    Keywords : Logistics service offerings; logistics service dimensions; Danish construction industry; customer requirements.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Purpose - The purpose of this research is to create a better understanding of what the current and future customer requirements are on logistics service offerings in the Danish construction industry and how the studied case company can better match these. Methodology - The research was conducted as a case study. READ MORE

  4. 8. Advantageous for Who? : A Study of How Delivery and Return Policies Affect Customer Perception of Multichannel Retailers

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : Niklas Heed; Jakob Granlund; [2018]
    Keywords : Delivery; Returns; Brand Image; Brand Loyalty; Multichannel Retailer;

    Abstract : In today’s retail landscape, the goal of retaining loyal customers is a pivotal part of success. Multichannel retailers offer an extended service package which increases the chances of totally satisfied customers, a requirement for loyalty. In 2017, 20-30 percent of all purchased e-commerce goods were returned. READ MORE

  5. 9. Assessing blockchain technology for Transport Data Logger

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för elektro- och informationsteknik

    Author : Björn Johansson; [2018]
    Keywords : blockchain; transport data logger; hyperledger; hyperledger fabric; byzantine fault tolerance; bft; supply chain; transport chain; permissioned; permissionless; documental truth; historical truth; immutability; security; log data; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : A proof of concept permissioned blockchain system that holds data from the Transport Data Logger, TDL, was developed. Transport chain actors who hand off TDL-equipped goods between one another use the TDL app to upload a digital handoff containing their identities and log data from and signed by the TDL to a Hyperledger Fabric blockchain network. READ MORE

  6. 10. DETERMING THE MOST COST EFFICIENT DISTRIBUTION STRUCTURE : A CASE STUDY INVESTIGATING IF A CHANGE OF INBOUND DELIVERY POINT WOULD REDUCE THE TOTAL COST

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling

    Author : Jacob Sanfridsson; Ida Pettersson; [2018]
    Keywords : Distribution structure; total cost; inbound delivery point;

    Abstract : Toyota Material Handling Europe, TMHE, is one of the worlds leading forklift manufacturers, who produces both warehouse and counterbalanced forklifts at three production sites across Europe. At each of the three production sites, there are three central warehouses, CWs, which stores spare parts to the forklifts. READ MORE