Essays about: "logistics costs and customer service in supply chains"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words logistics costs and customer service in supply chains.

1. 1. A comparison of rail and sea freight from Europe to Asia

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Jackie Berg; Louise Pettersson; [2021]
   Keywords : Sea freight; Rail freight; Transportation mode selection; Asia; Transportation; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Title: A comparison of rail and sea freight from Europe to Asia Authors: Jackie Berg & Louise Pettersson Supervisors: Jan Olhager, Department of Industrial Management and Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Malin Gejde, Shipping Manager, Tetra Pak AB Background: Transportation mode selection has become a more strategic part of a well-functioning supply chain as globalization, environmental concerns, and security requirements have become more important. Currently, sea freight is the most used transportation mode for Tetra Pak when transporting goods between Europe and Asia. READ MORE

3. 2. Optimization of aftermarket logistics with dual supply chains for Sandvik AB

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för teknisk ekonomi och logistik; Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Gopalakrishnan Srinivasan; Akshay Hingmire; [2020]
   Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Background: Aftermarket logistics is important for a manufacturing company to maintain customer satisfaction in the long run. However, the supply chain set for aftermarket parts is equally crucial as the original equipment. Modification or optimization of the logistics systems for slow-moving aftermarket items is inevitable. READ MORE

4. 3. Strategic Inventory Control in Capacity-Constrained Manufacturing Systems : Reviewing the tangible effect of applying multi-echelon optimization in a multi-product environment

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

   Author : Jonathan Petersson; Pontus Nellgård; [2020]
   Keywords : Inventory Management; Inventory optimization; Lean manufacturing; Discrete event simulation; Industry 4.0; Lagerstyrning; Lageroptimering; Lean tillverkning; Simulering; Industri 4.0;

   Abstract : Firms today maintain complex supply chains containing many dependent stages to manufacture a product to the end customer. Here lies a dilemma, keeping extensive inventory generate higher customer satisfaction by enabling quick deliveries. This increase in inventory, however, comes at an increase in costs. READ MORE

5. 4. Connected Networks & Information Logistics The Vertical Synchronization of Intermodal Transportation with Supply Chains

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Amrith Armstrong; [2016-09-21]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Globalization and the technological development during the past few decades have enabled the increased speed of communication and trade which we witness today. Companies are thereby able to outsource activities which are not considered as a core competency to supply chain actors who specialize in those specific activities. READ MORE

6. 5. The logistical secret : Supply Chain Management in the Dominican Republic

   University essay from Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper

   Author : William Timén; [2013]
   Keywords : Logistics; SCM; Lean; The logistical goal mix; Economy; Dominican Republic; 3PL; 4PL; DuPont; Organisation; Leadership; Delivery service; Logistical cost; Capital binding; Working capital; Economical growth; Humanitarian logistics;

   Abstract : Globalisation has made logistics more important than ever in developing countries. If one business function raises their costs on a service, the end customer will usually pay the price in the store. When the end customers cannot afford the end price on a product, they will turn to other alternatives. READ MORE