Essays about: "location supply chain"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 76 essays containing the words location supply chain.

1. 1. Inside the Future of Shopping Malls - Logistics Approaches for Enhancing the Collection Efficiency of Online Retail Orders from Shopping Malls by Delivery Agents

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Julia Krajka; Kaisa Nordlund; [2023-07-03]
   Keywords : Urban Logistics; Retail; Shopping Malls; Gig Economy; Last Mile Delivery; E-commerce; Automation; Micro-hubs; Parcel Lockers; Consumption Behavior; Stakeholder Management;

   Abstract : Background: The rise of e-commerce has revolutionized the retail industry, with consumers now able to purchase goods online and receive their orders promptly at their doorstep. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated this trend, leading to traditional retailers reimagining their strategies and embracing omnichannel approaches to meet the growing demand for fast deliveries. READ MORE

3. 2. The German Imigrants in New Knoxville, Ohio

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

   Author : Birgitta Sundell-Rånby; [2023]
   Keywords : Agriculture; German immigration; habitus; historic archaeology; landscape archaeology; Agrikultur; tyska immigranter; habitus; historisk arkeologi; landskaps arkeologi;

   Abstract : America is a nation of immigrants and all immigrants brought culture with them. There is not one American culture. Many Ohioans are descended from German ancestors, their German heritage is still present in the cultural and social landscapes. German immigrants came to America in search of farmland and independence. READ MORE

4. 3. Reshoring in the Fashion Industry – An Actual Trend or Industry Window Dressing?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Svante Gummesson; [2023]
   Keywords : Reshoring; Fashion industry; Fashion conglomerates; Supply Chain Management; Manufacturing Sustainability; Global supply chains; Manufacturing Location Decision; Inditex; H M Group; GAP Inc; Fast retailing; Gap Inc.; PVH; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The research aims to determine whether there is a trend of reshoring among major fashion conglomerates and whether supply chain resilience and sustainable manufacturing may contribute to understanding this trend. The study takes a quantitative approach, using a combination of inference statistics and descriptive statistics. READ MORE

5. 4. Additive Manufacturing for Volume Production : A case study in supply chain benefits of AM implementation

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

   Author : Carl-Johan Bjelke; [2023]
   Keywords : Additive manufacturing; Industry 4.0; Design for additive manufacturing; Rapid prototyping; Mass customization; Parts consolidation; Supply chain processes; Decentralized manufacturing.;

   Abstract : Additive manufacturing was first introduced in the 80s and has ever since been used as a tool for rapid prototyping. Its flexible manufacturing characteristics makes it optimal for creating complex geometries in one manufacturing process, eliminating assembly time for several individual parts. READ MORE

6. 5. Exploring Environmentally Sustainable Last-Mile Deliveries in Sweden

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Emelie Ehrensvärd; Clara Wilhelmsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Last-mile delivery; E-retailer; Sustainable last-mile delivery; Environmentally sustainable last-mile delivery; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Last-mile delivery is the part of the e-commerce supply chain that is the least efficient in terms of cost, time, and environmental impact. As e-commerce is expected to keep growing, this puts pressure on last-mile deliveries to reduce their environmental impact if Sweden is to reach its environmental goals for 2045. READ MORE