Essays about: "horizontal supply chain collaboration"
Found 4 essays containing the words horizontal supply chain collaboration.
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1. Effects of adopting Lean Management within collaborating farms : a qualitative study of Lean Lantbruk in a Swedish context
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : Higher competition and lower profitability has forced Swedish farm enterprises to adapt new market strategies. A machinery sharing collaboration between farms may increase competitiveness, reduce costs and increase shared knowledge. READ MORE
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2. Coopetition for innovative freight transport solutions in Swedish retail
University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistikAbstract : Many companies today strive to reduce their environmental impact. A potential strategy to reduce CO2 emissions is horizontal cooperation between actors on the same level of different supply chains. READ MORE
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3. Post-harvest losses in fruit supply chains : a case study of mango and avocado in Ethiopia
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : Food insecurity is a great problem worldwide and Ethiopia is one of the sub-saharan countries that are suffering from poverty and food insecurity and a large part of the population are living in a state of undernourishment. To reduce these problems, a successful horticulture production can be an important factor. READ MORE
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4. Collaborative purchasing of logistics services at the Wanxingda Group
University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistikAbstract : Background: Logistics and distribution of sold goods have traditionally been individually handled by each company in the Wanxingda Group with minimal coordination on group level. The strong relationships between the companies within the group and their close geographical proximity to each other indicate that there might exist potential for closer collaboration in this area. READ MORE