Essays about: "logistics automotive"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 53 essays containing the words logistics automotive.

  1. 21. Electric roads as future road transport : A study of Electric Road System (ERS) to facilitate sustainable road transport for passenger cars

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Rose-Marie Nashed; [2019]
    Keywords : Electric roads; ERS; road transport; conductive; charge; sustainability; infrastructure; passenger cars; social investment; CBA; electric vehicles; environment; automotive industry; implementation; decision-making;

    Abstract : Sweden is a geographically large and sparsely populated country, with a need for road transport for individuals as well as for logistics. Domestic road transport largely contributes to air pollutions, where passenger cars account for the largest share. READ MORE

  3. 22. RTLS – the missing link to optimizing Logistics Management?

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/JTH, Industriell organisation och produktion

    Author : Karl Hammerin; Ramona Streitenberger; [2019]
    Keywords : RTLS; Real-Time Location Systems; Just In Time; JIT; Logistics Management; Material flows;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis was to investigate how potentials of Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) in relation to Just In Time (JIT) management could be utilized within logistics management. For this, a framework, based on previous research of the interrelations of RTLS and JIT management, is proposed, to assess the effects of RTLS on logistics management, both on a managerial - as well as on an operational level. READ MORE

  4. 23. The reverse logistics of electric vehicle batteries : Challenges encountered by 3PLs and recyclers

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (CeLS)

    Author : Alexander Ziemba; Fabian Prevolnik; [2019]
    Keywords : Lithium-Ion Batteries; Reverse Logistics; Challenges; Institutional theory; Recycling; Electric Vehicles;

    Abstract : Background:          The growing number of electric vehicles gives rise to a whole new reverse supply chain. Once the electric vehicle batteries reach their end-of-life, societal and governmental pressure forces automotive manufacturers to set up a network for disposing the hazardous batteries. READ MORE

  5. 24. Case study at Scania: How packaging options affect supply chain operations and costs

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Chaitanya Ramachandraiah; Arturs Rezancevs; [2018]
    Keywords : Supply chain; returnable packaging; Activity based costing; process mapping; packaging material; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Abstract Background/introduction: Scania supply chain is responsible for packaging to protect parts during transportation from their suppliers around the world. For many years Scania has used returnable packaging for inbound logistics of automotive parts. READ MORE

  6. 25. Minimization of Output Variation in Mass Customized Production

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/JTH, Industriell organisation och produktion

    Author : My Ngoc Johansson; Salwa Al Hasbani; [2018]
    Keywords : Output variation; mass customized production; Standardised work; line balancing; internal logistics; kitting; sequencing and scheduling material deliveries;

    Abstract : During the past decades, there have been an acceleration of customers’ needs of customized products. This have pressured many companies in offering customized products in order to reach customer satisfaction and keep growing and expanding their market share. READ MORE