Essays about: "fourth-party logistics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words fourth-party logistics.

1. 1. The resilience of the logistics service providers in supply chain disruptions : – A qualitative study of logistic network resilience at Schenker Dedicated Services and Samskip

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

   Author : Navah Eierdal; Jenny Boulton; [2022]
   Keywords : Resilience; Logistic service providers; Planning; Risk; Disruptions; Tools; 3PL; 4PL;

   Abstract : Globalisation and outsourcing have exacerbated the complexity of supply chains (Christopher, 2016). As a result, new business models have emerged to reduce the complexity of the supply chain by utilising supply chain management solutions. READ MORE

3. 2. Blockchains as a solution for traceability and transparency

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

   Author : André Jeppsson; Oskar Olsson; [2017]
   Keywords : Blockchain; Traceability; Transparency; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Requirements from consumers and governments to produce more sustainable products have increased during recent years. Even if products are certified, one cannot make sure companies meet these requirements, since no chain of events can verify this exists. READ MORE

4. 3. Developing green innovations within 4PLs : Pursuing green logistics

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för Industriell utveckling, IT och Samhällsbyggnad

   Author : Philip Stenbrink Gommel; Peter Westerberg; [2016]
   Keywords : green innovation; green logistics; innovation; sustainability; LSPs; 4PL; logistics service providers;

   Abstract : Problem – Logistics services worldwide are not considered to be environmental sustainable because of their high emissions of greenhouse gasses (GHG) as well as its air, soil and water pollution. Since fourth party logistics providers (4PLs) manage the entire supply chain they can reduce their harmful environmental impact on a large scale through green logistics innovation. READ MORE

5. 4. Rookie Plan : A New Type of Logistics Service Provider in China

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för Industriell utveckling, IT och Samhällsbyggnad

   Author : Yi Xiao; Ronghe Peng; [2015]
   Keywords : fourth party logistics; rookie plan; China logistics;

   Abstract : With the development of logistics market, the third party logistics can no longer solve all the problems in supply chain management, the appearance of fourth party logistics is a breakthrough solution to modern supply chain challenge. Since China has become the manufacturing center of the world, it attracts more attentions to its own logistics market. READ MORE

6. 5. Outlining benefits and barriers for employing four types of information system in fourth-party logistics

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för Industriell utveckling, IT och Samhällsbyggnad

   Author : Li Zhang; Yanjun Kong; [2014]
   Keywords : information system; fourth-party logistics; third-party logistics; benefits and barriers;

   Abstract : This paper examines the process of employing four kinds of information systems in fourth-party logistics. The paper mainly tries to answer research questions: what is fourth-party logistics and information systems; what are benefits and barriers for using four kinds of information systems (RFID, WMS, EDI, Electronic marketplace) with the help of fourth-party logistics; what are unique benefits and barriers for fourth-party logistics to employ the four kinds of information systems and how to overcome the difficulties. READ MORE