Essays about: "logistics contract"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 19 essays containing the words logistics contract.

  1. 6. Blockchain for securing sustainable transport contracts and supply chain transparency - An explorative study of blockchain technology in logistics

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

    Author : Amina Badzar; [2016]
    Keywords : blockchain; blockchain technology; supply chain; transport contract; transparency; sustainability; smart contracts; traceability; tracking; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Based on the imbalances caused by asymmetric information and opaque supply chains, this study aims to contribute to the research field of logistics and supply chain management by exploring the potential of blockchain technology within logistics. The main focus is on increasing supply chain transparency for both suppliers and consumers, and improving contractual coordination in order to secure fulfillment of sustainability clauses in transportation contracts. READ MORE

  3. 7. A Sustainable Intensification of the Swedish Cereals Production

    University essay from KTH/Hållbarhet och industriell dynamik

    Author : Ljungberg Joel; Bergqvist William; [2015]
    Keywords : sociotechnical system; multi-level perspective; reverse salient; sustainable business; Sociotekniskt system; flernivås perspektiv; reverse salient; hållbara affärsmodeller;

    Abstract : The natural environment will become an increasingly important arena for economic competition in the future. The growing world population and the increased global consumption raise concerns about the sustainability of the current and future use of natural resources. READ MORE

  4. 8. CAPM-β of Carriers and Consolidators in Liner Shipping: Volume Contracts under the Rotterdam Rules in Perspective

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Vytautas Matilionis; Abhinayan Basu Bal; [2013]
    Keywords : time-varying CAPM-β; liner shipping; cargo consolidators; freight forwarders; volume contracts; service contract; Kalman filter; regulatory changes; market power; Business and Economics; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Liner shipping, which provides transportation by ships operating on a regular schedule between specified ports in accordance with publicly available timetables of sailing dates, is now a mature industry. The various players which are part of the liner shipping industry, namely, ocean carriers, port operators, freight forwarders or consolidators, customs, hinterland haulage carriers, inland navigation carriers, market regulators, etc. READ MORE

  5. 9. Managing the relationship between shipper and provider : An empirical study of the relationships among the Tianma Group and its providers

    University essay from Ekonomihögskolan, ELNU

    Author : Dan Yang; Qiang Geng; Shahnur Islam; [2012]
    Keywords : Relationship between shipper and providers; relationship levels; success factors for relationships; wise selection of providers; logistics contract; communication;

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  6. 10. CSR-Related Stakeholder Pressure in Supply-Chains : A Qualitative Study of the Clothing Industry

    University essay from IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Corinna Gehlen; Katharina Sühling; [2012]
    Keywords : Corporate Social Responsibility; Stakeholder Pressure; Sustainable Supply-Chain Management;

    Abstract : Corporate Social Responsibility increases in importance, especially in the context of Supply-Chain Management. This is anchored in the rising competitiveness between entire supply-chains, as a competitive shift from individual companies to supply-chains as entities is taking place. READ MORE