Essays about: "literature review on distribution network"

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1. 11. Contextual factors for omni-channel warehousing: An empirical study in China

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Qi Jiang; Ruoyu Wang; [2019]
   Keywords : Omni-channel; Warehouse operations and design; Chinese market; E-commerce; Contextual factors; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Introduction: In recent years omni-channel retailing has been accepted and used by both physical and e-commerce retailers. In omni-channel retailing different channels are integrated. An effective and efficient distribution system is becoming more crucial. The core of the distribution system is warehousing that affects lead time and logistics cost. READ MORE

3. 12. An investigation of the use of swop containers in a perishable goods' distribution network

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Elin Gunnarsson; Kerstin Nordh; [2019]
   Keywords : FSC; Distribution network; Perishable goods; Refrigerated vehicles; Load carrier; Customer requirements.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The global demand for fresh food has increased during the past five years and the demand is anticipated to continue growing in the future. The consumers' expectations are also getting higher and higher, which is why it is of great importance that the actors within the food industry meet these requirements to remain competitive. READ MORE

4. 13. Fog Computing : Architecture and Security aspects

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för datavetenskap och medieteknik (DM)

   Author : Athanasios Bozios; [2018]
   Keywords : Fog computing; Fog architecture; security; IoT;

   Abstract : As the number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices that are used daily is increasing, the inadequacy of cloud computing to provide neseccary IoT-related features, such as low latency, geographic distribution and location awareness, is becoming more evident. Fog computing is introduced as a new computing paradigm, in order to solve this problem by extending the cloud‟s storage and computing resources to the network edge. READ MORE

5. 14. Evaluation of strategic stockpoints for UNFPA using a facility location mode

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Erik Hansson; Dayanand Sagar; [2018]
   Keywords : Humanitarian Logistics; Facility Location; UNFPA; Perishable Commodities; Pre-positioning; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Distribution and warehousing networks of Humanitarian Organizations has proven to be an area where cost reductions and shortened lead times can be achieved. Humanitarian organizations have also started pre-positioning goods in anticipation of disasters as a way to improve their disaster preparedness. READ MORE

6. 15. Exploring Customer Service in Reverse Logistics Operation: A case study

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

   Author : Johanna Witt; [2018]
   Keywords : Reverse logistics; reverse distribution; B2B environment; perceived service quality; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : In today´s supply chains, it often ends by the consumer but as seen with reverse logistics the consumers are the starting point on the reverse flow. Reverse logistics is the opposite route from the usual supply chain and the literature stresses the importance of designing a reverse logistics network, where reverse distribution is essential to reach efficiency. READ MORE