Essays about: "logistics brazil"

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1. 1. Causes of the bullwhip effect : A study of the bullwhip effect in the Volvo Group Service Market Logistics’ supply chain

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling

   Author : Klara Dahlin; Oscar Säfström; [2021]
   Keywords : logistics; aftermarket; spare part logistics; supply chain; logistics management; bullwhip effect; the bullwhip effect; bullwhip; service market logistics; inventory; orders; demand; amplification; upstream; Forrester effect; root causes; information transparency; logistics and supply chain management; root causes of the bullwhip effect; eliminate the bullwhip effect; reduce the bullwhip effect; eliminate; reduce; logistik; bullwhip-effekten; bullwhipeffekten; Forrestereffekten; bullwhip; försörjningskedja; logistik och supply chain management; eftermarknad; reservdelar; informationsdelning; rotorsaker; bullwhipeffektens rotorsaker; eliminera bullwhipeffekten; reducera bullwhipeffekten; reducera; eliminera; bullwhip effekten;

   Abstract : The bullwhip effect is defined as an upstream amplification of demand variability and has received interest within multinational companies for decades. As early as in the 1950’s, Forrester (1958) discussed what is today known as the bullwhip effect, which has a negative impact on the customer service, costs, and inventory investment in a supply chain (Lee et al. READ MORE

3. 2. Knowledge base and perception on sustainability in the long-haul transport sector in Brazil

   University essay from KTH/Energi och klimatstudier, ECS

   Author : Joel Alf Svensson; [2018]
   Keywords : Brazil; eco-driving; Euro classes; Heavy duty transport; Scania; long-haulage; logistics service providers; sustainability; trucks; energy efficiency;

   Abstract : demand for truck transportation is increasing and in the shadow the CO2 (carbon dioxide) emissions. In many parts of the world the majority of the transportation of goods is done by long-haulage trucks. More than 60% of all goods transported in Brazil are made by trucks (André Luiz Cunhaa, 2011). READ MORE

4. 3. Optimisation of the downstream logistics of a division: : a case study

   University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

   Author : Marie Lagree; [2015]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The drop of oil prices has led to a significant decrease in the demand in oil-related industries, and thus to severe competition in the market. In this context, the companies are striving to reduce their costs and lead times in order to remain attractive to the customers. READ MORE

5. 4. Sustainability: Towards a Common Understanding - Case study of an international logistics chain between Sweden and Brazil

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Marie Alderman; Ekaterina Ilina; [2014-12-12]
   Keywords : sustainability; logistics chain; perceptions; stakeholders; institutions; emerging markets;

   Abstract : In pace with a growing awareness of sustainability, companies have started to adapt this concept into their corporate strategies. But today’s lack of a common understanding of the concept based upon the specific industry and resources available, results in segmented and dispersed strategies. READ MORE

6. 5. Inclusion of Waste Collectors in Brazil: A posteriori study of cooperative interventions

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Henrik Sturve; [2013]
   Keywords : Integration; Informal sector; Waste collectors; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : In developing countries the informal waste collectors provide important social, environmental, and economic services to society, but are often not recognized nor compensated for the work. This research paper addresses the importance of the integration of informal waste collectors in waste management systems. READ MORE