Essays about: "logistics selection criteria"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 16 essays containing the words logistics selection criteria.

1. 6. Feasibility study for expansion of the existing intermodal terminal in Jordbro.

   University essay from KTH/Trafik och logistik

   Author : Ioulia Christina Christidi; [2014]
   Keywords : multi-criteria analysis; weighted summation; intermodal transportation; decision;

   Abstract : Freight transportation changes in the region of Stockholm lead municipalities to the need of finding ways to maintain and empower their current logistics role in the area. These changes are the operation of the future freight port in Norvik near Nynäshamn, the expansion of Stockholm leading to new freight transportation networks, and the extension of the double track line southern to Västerhaninge station. READ MORE

3. 7. Evaluation of the potential locations for logistics hubs : A case srudy for a logistics company

   University essay from KTH/Transport- och lokaliseringsanalys

   Author : Sheikh Ariful Alam; [2013]
   Keywords : Logistics hub; potential location; Analytic Hierarchy Process AHP ; Accessibility.;

   Abstract : The location of logistics hubs is one of the most crucial success factors for potential economic growth in logistics sector. Since the logistics hub has direct and indirect impacts on different stakeholders including investors, policy makers, infrastructure providers, hub operators, hub users and the community itself, it needs to be considered carefully. READ MORE

4. 8. How to select optimal TPL providers

   University essay from Avdelningen för Industriell utveckling, IT och Samhällsbyggnad

   Author : Meijun Tao; Chen Zhang; [2012]
   Keywords : third party logistics; outsourcing; selection model; qualitative; quantitative;

   Abstract : For a long time logistics have been an important part of industrial activities. Dated from 1970s, with the emergency of third party logistics (TPL), companies began to think about insourcing or outsourcing. As the development and expansion of TPL, outsourcing logistics activities to third party logistic have became a worldwide trend. READ MORE

5. 9. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) impacts as selection criteria when buying services from Third Party Logistics (TPL) providers: A case study of ITAB Scanflow

   University essay from Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Pakitta Kiatkulthorn; Thanaporn Sathapornwanit; [2012]
   Keywords : Third Party Logistics TPL providers; Corporate Social Responsibility CSR ; Selection criteria of TPL providers; Logistics service provider.;

   Abstract : Introduction – People and society are more concerned about Corporate Social Responsibility as well as the demand of outsourcing logistics services. When buyer companies select TPL providers, the selection criteria are focused on cost and on time delivery, while issues like CSR are often placed in a low priority. READ MORE

6. 10. Carrier selection criteria for Scandinavian domestic road transport : A study of the competition between Scandinavian and Eastern European hauliers in a scenario without restrictions on cabotage

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

   Author : Peter Tillman; [2012]
   Keywords : Carrier selection criteria; haulier selection; Road transport; cabotage.;

   Abstract : The European Commission has for some time indicated a desire to remove the remaining restrictions on cabotage. Such liberalization is expected to result in significant changes on some domestic road transport markets. READ MORE