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  1. 16. The Opportunities for Off-peak hour deliveries in Gothenburg - A case study addressing the stakeholder interactions

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Shendi Kotlji; [2019-08-22]
    Keywords : Off-peak hour deliveries; sustainable transprts; ; urban freight traffic; city logistics;

    Abstract : Today, many cities are experiencing problems with deteriorating traffic conditions and congestion – particularly during the peak hours in the early mornings and afternoons. As a result, the decision-makers and stakeholders of transports are steadily realizing the importance of sustainable transport solutions. READ MORE

  3. 17. Replacing Trust: A study of blockchain applicability in maritime logistics

    University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Niklas Andersson; Johannes Leander; [2019-07-09]
    Keywords : Blockchain; Maritime; Logistics; Interfirm; Trust; Opportunism; Decentralise;

    Abstract : In situations entailing risk, trusting others can leave you vulnerable to opportunistic behaviour. This holds true in domains where organisations work in alliances and there is a need for interfirm trust. Blockchain technology aims to solve trust challenges by enabling transactional data sharing and decentralisation. READ MORE

  4. 18. Use-oriented business models : a multiple case study of rental providers within the Scandinavian outdoor apparel industry

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Moa Gunnarsson; [2019]
    Keywords : business model; canvas; outdoors; lease; prouct service systems; rent; servitiation; use-oriented;

    Abstract : Our current production patterns induce high consumption rates and equally high waste generation, which will eventually lead to resource depletion and substantial environmental damages. The concept of a use-oriented product-service system seems promising to encourage resource efficiency. READ MORE

  5. 19. New dynamic pallet for Volvo Trucks based in biomimicry : New support modular and adaptable to different geometries, based in the structures of the radiolarian microorganisms and honeycomb

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

    Author : Israel Paredes Almaraz; [2019]
    Keywords : Biomimicry; Dynamic; Pallet; Modular; Radiolaria; Volvo; Nature; Flexible;

    Abstract : The logistics department at the Powertrain plant of Volvo Trucks seeks to improve the efficiency within their processes. A new concept solution to the supports (pallets) that hold and carry different types of engine parts during the transportation between the sequencing area and the final assembly line called “The new dynamic pallet based on biomimicry” was presented. READ MORE

  6. 20. Identifying factors that cause inventory build-ups and how to solve it

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Anders Eriksson; Anes Music; [2019]
    Keywords : Lean; KANBAN; Internal logistics; FIFO; Inventory build-ups; standardized work;

    Abstract : Companies have put much focus on production systems to generate and maintain competitiveness which has contributed in less focus to logistics. The material flow is the process after the main processes and has therefore been regarded as “unimportant”. READ MORE