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1. 1. Logistics Structures for Global Retail Expansion : A case study of a fast-growing Swedish Fashion Company with International Presence

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

   Author : Alex Kaspo; [2023]
   Keywords : Master Thesis; Supply Chain; Strategy; Supplier; Logistics; Retail; Growth; International; Consolidation Hubs; Warehouse;

   Abstract : This qualitative research explores what logistics structures a growing retail company can employ to support its international expansion with a focus on high customer satisfaction levels. It delves into the logistics configurations for reaching efficiency in inbound logistics, especially meeting the complexities of growing volumes and extensive supplier networks. READ MORE

3. 2. Development of an International Expansion Framework for Transportas a Service Start-ups : Empirical Review in the German Transport Market

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

   Author : Gregor Lamprecht; Timo Huber; [2022]
   Keywords : Transport as a Service; Internationalisation; Market Entry; International Expansion; Expansion Framework; Transport Industry; Road Freight Industry; Growth Strategy; Servitization; Transport as a Service; Internationalisering; Marknadsinträde; Internationell expansion; Expansionsram; Transportbranschen; Vägfraktbranschen; Tillväxtstrategi; Servitization;

   Abstract : With the transport sector being one of the major contributors to global CO2 emissions and a projected growth of emissions by another 16 percent until 2050, the need for new innovative and sustainable solutions for the transport industry arises. These endeavours are what emerging start-up enterprises want to deliver with their novel Transport as a Service business model. READ MORE

4. 3. Strategies for regional deployment of hydrogen infrastructure : The case of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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

   Author : Roberto Di Molfetta; [2022]
   Keywords : Hydrogen; Infrastructure rollout; Supply chain pathways; Mobility; Hydrogen buses.;

   Abstract : In response to the growing urge towards decarbonisation, more and more initiatives have been set to reduce and/or compensate the level of CO2 (carbon dioxide) emitted by human activities, which is one of the main responsible of the incumbent threats of “global warming” and “climate change”. “Climate neutrality by 2050” has become a decisive topic for political agendas worldwide and, against that background, the hydrogen economy can play a significant role. READ MORE

5. 4. The Effect of High Wheel Impact Load on the Rail Reliability - a Case Study at Bodsjön

   University essay from KTH/Spårfordon

   Author : Ngoc Thúy Vy Dang; [2021]
   Keywords : rail defects; rail reliability; Ultrasonic Test; wheel damage; Wheel Impact Load Detector; statistics; järnvägsdefekter; järnvägssäkerhet; ultraljudstest; hjulskador; hjullastningsdetektor; statistik;

   Abstract : This study focuses on the reliability of railway track in the relation with high loads resulted from wheel damages, where higher (dynamic) vertical wheel loads are expected from trains with damaged wheels. The Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) has monitored and recorded data of rail defects and breaks. READ MORE

6. 5. Measuring environmental impact in humanitarian operations : A case study of an emergency response unit for water treatment and supply from a life cycle perspective

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Klara Berggren Klara; [2020]
   Keywords : Environment; Environmental impact; Life cycle assessment; Humanitarian sector; Humanitarian operations; WaSH;

   Abstract : Increased extreme weather events caused by climate change and other environmental impacts, are affecting already vulnerable people predominantly. These are populations with the least resilience to disasters. READ MORE