Essays about: "logistics selection criteria"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 16 essays containing the words logistics selection criteria.

1. 11. Creating competitive advantage for the 3PL sector by identifying retailers' needs

   University essay from IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

   Author : Daniel Willner; Stavros Zafeiridis; [2012]
   Keywords : 3PL outsourcing; competitive advantage; logistics selection criteria; value-added services; retailer’s logistics activities;

   Abstract : Globalization, economic volatility and uncertainty have impacted global business markets. This has also had an effect on the logistics and supply chain sector. The third party logistics (3PL) industry is constantly changing due to global industry consolidation, technology integration, industry specialization, and industry alliance networks. READ MORE

3. 12. Decision model for logistics provider selection : Fläktwoods AB case

   University essay from Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Veronika Pereseina; [2011]
   Keywords : Outsourcing; logistics provider selection; decision models; criteria and framework for decision; relationship with logistics provider;

   Abstract : The choice of proper logistics provider can be complex and might influence the success of manufacturing company. The complexity of decision can be caused by the numerous crite-ria for the selection of logistics provider. READ MORE

4. 13. A sourcing evaluation model for transportation and installation services of wind turbines - The case of E.ON Vind Sverige AB

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Caroline Nyquist; Malin Eklund; [2011]
   Keywords : Sourcing; evaluation model; transportation and installation services; wind power; wind turbine generators WTGs ; key factors.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Today’s global competition forces manufacturing companies to re-evaluate their existing processes, technologies, manufactured parts and services in order to focus on strategic activities. The question whether to make or to buy goods or services represents a problem faced by many companies when deciding between keeping technologies/processes in-house or purchasing them from an outside supplier. READ MORE

5. 14. Finding optimal logistical hubs for Swedish export

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Cecilia Eskilsson; Fredrik Hansson; [2010]
   Keywords : Supply Chain; Analytical Hierarchy Process AHP ; facility location; trade; export; Key words: Logistical hub; criteria; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Title: Finding optimal logistical hubs for Swedish export - A study of selecting global locations Authors: Cecilia Eskilsson and Fredrik Hansson Tutors: Andreas Norrman, Professor, Department of Industrial Management and Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University, Oskar Henkow, Lecturer, Department of Business Law, School of Economics and Management, Lund University Henrik Danielsson, Head of Business Area Logistics, Swedish Trade Council, Stockholm Problem discussion: The Swedish Trade Council is looking for improvements of current methods for helping their customers selecting locations of logistical hubs. Within the logistics literature there are plenty of theories about facility localisation. READ MORE

6. 15. A case study of selecting suppliers in China

   University essay from IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

   Author : Xueying Guan; Shenning Wang; [2009]
   Keywords : case study; supplier criteria; supplier selection process; outsourcing; China;

   Abstract : Based on current competitive market, supply chain becomes to be more and more important to overall corporate strategy. Finding good suppliers makes much more senses for the companies nowadays as purchasing is one of the basis parts on the upstream of the supply chain. READ MORE