Essays about: "logistics in distribution"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 181 essays containing the words logistics in distribution.

  1. 11. Supply chain integration and the end- customers’ relationships: : The case of a Scandinavian International Service Provider

    University essay from Jönköping University

    Author : Anabela Milakovic; Hadi Al Homsi; [2022]
    Keywords : Supply Chain Integrations; End-Customer Relationships; Performance; Maritime Transportation; Logistics and Distribution;

    Abstract : Background: In recent times, the maritime shipping industry has been facing several challenges due to higher shipping costs caused by delayed deliveries and underperformance damaging the relationship between operating companies and end-customers. Researchers have shown the potential usefulness of an integrated supply chain system as it helps improve business results and end-customer relationships. READ MORE

  3. 12. Exploring Coordination Mechanisms and Product Characteristics for Food Waste Reduction Principles: A Case Study in Physical Distribution

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Zacharias Samuelsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Food Waste; Food Waste Mitigation; Food Supply Chain; Food Retailing; Food Waste Mitigation in Distribution; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Title: Exploring Coordination Mechanisms and Product Characteristics for Food Waste Reduction Principles: A Case Study in Physical Distribution Author: Zacharias Samuelsson Thesis supervisor: Eva Berg, Faculty of Engineering at Lund University Thesis Purpose: Identify food waste causes in a global distribution network and develop an improvement proposal for minimizing food waste. Method: This study develops a food waste mitigation framework based on a literature review and assess it through a case at a company. READ MORE

  4. 13. Analysis of Single Echelon Logistics Model for Delivering Temperature Sensitive E-groceries in Cities using Electric Vehicle

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Harivignesh Narayanasamy; [2022]
    Keywords : Electromobility in last mile; E-commerce; Agent-based simulation; Urban logistics; Supply chain in Sweden; Temperature sensitive e-groceries; Elektromobilitet på sista milen; E-handel; Agentbaserad simulering; Stadslogistik; Leveranskedja i Sverige; Temperaturkänsliga e-livsmedel;

    Abstract : With the increase in the growth of the e-commerce sector since the past decade, the pressure has been progressively more applied to the operations and supply chain. As the pandemic has pushed the companies to provide services at the customer doorstep due to the difficulties in accessing services from brick-and-mortar stores, the logistical operation of the companies is continuously put under pressure. READ MORE

  5. 14. Transition towards a sustainable food system? An analysis of sustainable food initiatives in the rural district of Augsburg

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Anna Frede; [2022]
    Keywords : food system; transition; Landkreis Augsburg; Sustainability Science; Multi-Level Perspective; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In today's globalised economy, food system actors seek to introduce more sustainable structures in terms of alternative food systems, including short food supply chains, local food systems and organic food production, to reduce environmental impact and achieve social benefits. Using the Multi-Level Perspective to analyse expert interviews and the results of a citizen survey, this thesis explores the current status, barriers and opportunities for initiatives trying to improve the distribution of sustainable food in the rural district of Augsburg (official German name: Landkreis Augsburg). READ MORE

  6. 15. Examining the factors contributing to third-party logistics companies’ growth in Sweden

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för information och teknik

    Author : Gorpudolo Seleweyan; [2022]
    Keywords : Third-party Logistics 3PL ; Ordinary Least Square OLS ; Swedish Transport Market; Company Growth; Content Analysis; Technology;

    Abstract : The evolution of third-party logistics has sparked much academic interest over the years, with researchers looking at how the industry has grown and the factors that have contributed to it. The primary goal of this thesis is to examine the factors that have driven third-party logistics companies’ growth in Sweden for eighteen years (2002–2020). READ MORE