Essays about: "logistics outsourcing"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 53 essays containing the words logistics outsourcing.

  1. 1. Military Outsourcing To Blackwater : Factors And Perceptions Influencing The Congressional Hearing On U.S. Foreign Policy In Iraq

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Jessica Boonsom; [2023]
    Keywords : private military and security companies; qualitative content analysis; foreign policy; outsourcing; privatization;

    Abstract : The aim of this study is to examine the factors and perceptions surrounding the privatization and outsourcing of governmental military functions to Private Military and Security Companies (PMSCs), with a specific focus on Blackwater’s involvement in Iraq. It analyzes a 2007 Congressional hearing, a significant event in the PMSC discussion. READ MORE

  3. 2. The resilience of the logistics service providers in supply chain disruptions : – A qualitative study of logistic network resilience at Schenker Dedicated Services and Samskip

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Navah Eierdal; Jenny Boulton; [2022]
    Keywords : Resilience; Logistic service providers; Planning; Risk; Disruptions; Tools; 3PL; 4PL;

    Abstract : Globalisation and outsourcing have exacerbated the complexity of supply chains (Christopher, 2016). As a result, new business models have emerged to reduce the complexity of the supply chain by utilising supply chain management solutions. READ MORE

  4. 3. Humanitarian Logistics: The Outsourcing Collaboration with Logistics Service Providers in the UN System

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Katrin Kandler; Jennifer Siller; [2022]
    Keywords : Humanitarian Logistics; Logistics Service Providers; Outsourcing Collaboration; Selection Criteria for Collaboration; UN System; Disaster Cycle;

    Abstract : Background: Collaboration between humanitarian organisations and commercial as well as humanitarian logistics service providers has become of utmost importance when outsourcing logistics activities. Selection criteria for choosing suitable logistics service providers areessential for the success of outsourcing collaboration and disaster operations. READ MORE

  5. 4. Logistics outsourcing for small e-commerce companies: A study based on ACQUO of Sweden

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Kommunikations- och transportsystem; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

    Author : Mireille Magnusson Vega; [2021]
    Keywords : OutsourcingTPL 3PL Third party logisticsSmall e-commerce companiesFashion industryRisks within outsourcing;

    Abstract : Logistics outsourcing can be used as a strategy for companies that attempt to solve internal issues and/or improve their businesses enhancing their competitiveness. Such strategy is not limited only for large firms, even small companies have possibilities to implement it. READ MORE

  6. 5. Maximising defence capacities by allocating societal resources : Balancing the objectives in planning for a total defence structure

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Kristin Leckström; [2020]
    Keywords : defence planning; military logistics; outsourcing; Sweden; total defence; transport sector;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to investigate how the objectives of neoliberal economic thought and total defence structure are relatable in defence planning. With a theoretical base in research on outsourcing of military logistics, the thesis sets out to contribute to the field of research by conceptualising the objectives of a total defence structure as a way of understanding the defence posture in Sweden since 2015. READ MORE