Essays about: "freight forwarders"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 17 essays containing the words freight forwarders.

  1. 11. Decision support model for hub localisation - A study at a company in the 3PL industry

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Sara Josefsson; Andreas Medin; [2012]
    Keywords : Facility localisation; optimal hub location; decision support model; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: With todays’ requirement of shorter product life cycles and faster time-to-market, producing companies experience an increased demand for faster transports in the supply chain. This puts pressure on freight forwarders to offer their customers a timely and reliable transport service at a reasonable price. READ MORE

  3. 12. Expansion on the Domestic Market for Fresh Products, A Freight Forwarder’s Perspective. The Case of Schenker Arkas

    University essay from IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

    Author : Sebastian Wigsten; Alexandru Mihailenco; [2012]
    Keywords : Freight forwarder; FMCG; Fresh logistics;

    Abstract : Increasing competition on a global scale is forcing companies to rethink their strategiesconcerning their supply chains, launch new products and services, increase customer serviceoriented activities. When launching a new product on a new or an existing market it is crucial toestimate the market potential. READ MORE

  4. 13. Diversification of International Freight Forwarders: A Bangladesh perspective.

    University essay from IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management; JIBS Entrepreneurship Centre

    Author : Mahmudul Haque; Muhammad Ahmad; [2011]
    Keywords : Freight forwarders; Bangladesh freight forwarders; Diversified freight forwarders;

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  5. 14. Complexity of Air Freight Networks : A Regional focus on Jönköping

    University essay from IHH, Marketing and Logistics

    Author : Petrina Akor; Zlata Bulic; [2011]
    Keywords : Agility; Air Freight; ARA Model; Buyer Behaviour; Compatability; Effectiveness; Efficiency; Freight Forwarders; Integrators; Networks; Transportation;

    Abstract : Companies face competition that comes at them from different directions in the current environment of globalization, deregulation and the push for greater mass customization of products, which still can be differentiated from other products and services. A large number of companies have outsourced a large percentage of their non-core activities in order to concentrate on their core competencies with transportation of their goods being one of the aspects that they have outsourced. READ MORE

  6. 15. Nordic Air Freight Market Visions for Cargo Business Development from Airport Management view-point -Based on a case study of Swedish LFV Landvetter Airport and their industry network

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Satu Kettunen; Li Pengfei; [2010-06-23]
    Keywords : Nordic Air freight; Air cargo industry; Air freight Development; Aviation Industry; services; Airport Management; Airport Development; business development; Airport Marketing; Airport systems; market situation; competition; market forces; Competitive analysis; Strategy;

    Abstract : Severe financial crisis sweeping the world causes international trade to fall down sharper than expected in 2009. As taking care of goods physical movement, the transportation industry has been severely impacted and the air freight business with it. READ MORE