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  1. 1. Space Utilization in Road Transportation: A Case Study of Truck Deliveries

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Marija Nikolova; Sirious Nterai; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Distribution; Emissions; Packaging; Truck deliveries; Space Utilization; Space Optimization;

    Abstract : Aim: To understand why big logistics companies do not focus their resources on improving space utilization and decreasing the phenomenon of empty running. Moreover, this study aims to present the potential economic and environmental benefits of reduced excess air in packaging and its effect on truck deliveries. READ MORE

  3. 2. Assessing cost-efficiency in a distribution network with different degrees of centralization : A case study at a Swedish pharmaceutical company

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

    Author : Adam Thillberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Distribution network; Centralization; Cost-efficiency; Distributionsnätverk; Centralisering; Kostnadseffektivitet;

    Abstract : The supply chain is multilateral concept, involving all actors partaking in fulfilling customer requests. Within the supply chain, the outbound distribution network is key for achieving profitability as it has a direct effect on supply chain costs and on customer value. READ MORE

  4. 3. Distributional justice in Swedish-global value chain partnerships for sustainable textile production : A case study on economic distribution within the Sweden Textile Water Initiative

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Ingrid Myhr Radell; [2021]
    Keywords : RSCM; PPDP; sustainability; textiles; partnerships; investments; value chain; RSCM; PPDP; hållbarhet; textil; partnerskap; investeringar; värdekedja;

    Abstract : Due to the textile industry’s polluting impact on aquatic environments the Sweden Textile Water Initiative (STWI) was established. This Sida funded collaboration between SIWI (Stockholm International Water Institute), Swedish fashion brands and their suppliers received international recognition for their success in achieving tangible environmental results after implementing sustainability measures at the suppliers. READ MORE

  5. 4. Causes of the bullwhip effect : A study of the bullwhip effect in the Volvo Group Service Market Logistics’ supply chain

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling

    Author : Klara Dahlin; Oscar Säfström; [2021]
    Keywords : logistics; aftermarket; spare part logistics; supply chain; logistics management; bullwhip effect; the bullwhip effect; bullwhip; service market logistics; inventory; orders; demand; amplification; upstream; Forrester effect; root causes; information transparency; logistics and supply chain management; root causes of the bullwhip effect; eliminate the bullwhip effect; reduce the bullwhip effect; eliminate; reduce; logistik; bullwhip-effekten; bullwhipeffekten; Forrestereffekten; bullwhip; försörjningskedja; logistik och supply chain management; eftermarknad; reservdelar; informationsdelning; rotorsaker; bullwhipeffektens rotorsaker; eliminera bullwhipeffekten; reducera bullwhipeffekten; reducera; eliminera; bullwhip effekten;

    Abstract : The bullwhip effect is defined as an upstream amplification of demand variability and has received interest within multinational companies for decades. As early as in the 1950’s, Forrester (1958) discussed what is today known as the bullwhip effect, which has a negative impact on the customer service, costs, and inventory investment in a supply chain (Lee et al. READ MORE

  6. 5. Mathematical modelling andsimulation for tumour growth andangiogenesis

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för matematik och datavetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : René Edgardo Luna; [2021]
    Keywords : Multiscale modelling; tumor growth; angiogenesis; agent-based model; variance reduction;

    Abstract : Cancer is a complex illness that affects millions of people every year. Amongst the most frequently encountered variants of this illness are solid tumours. The growth of solid tumours depends on a large number of factors such as oxygen concentration, cell reproduction, cell movement, cell death, and vascular environment. READ MORE