Essays about: "logistics service providers"

Showing result 36 - 40 of 89 essays containing the words logistics service providers.

1. 36. Cost Optimization in Event Logistics - The Case of Volvo Cars Exhibitions Logistics, Volvo Ocean Race

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Anna Khomenko; Anna Rubtcova; [2017-06-29]
   Keywords : event logistics; exhibitions logistics; Volvo Ocean Race; cost efficiency; cost optimization; sourcing strategy;

   Abstract : International markets continue to offer expanding opportunities for global events, exhibitions and trade shows. Immense logistics efforts are required for the event to go live. READ MORE

3. 37. Autonomous Driving in the Logistics Industry : A multi-perspective view on self-driving trucks, changesin competitive advantages and their implications.

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (CeLS)

   Author : Lukas Neuweiler; Pia Vanessa Riedel; [2017]
   Keywords : Autonomous Driving; Self-driving Vehicles; competitive advantages; RBV; logistics;

   Abstract : Background: Nowadays, logistics service providers face several challenges which create an urge to rethink their strategy to improve their position within the market,decrease their costs and their environmental impact. At the same time theintroduction of autonomous driving potentially has an impact on logistics. READ MORE

4. 38. Understanding value-added service offering by 3PL providers : VAS as a source of competitive advantage for the provider and the customer

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

   Author : Arcelly Ingrid Herrera Quintana; Lisui Yang; [2017]
   Keywords : Third party logistics; value-added services;

   Abstract : Background: Outsourcing logistics operations to third-party logistics providers (3PL) is a growing trend for customer companies in all stages of supply chains. Among the services offered by providers, value-added services (VAS) play a special role for the provider as a differentiation opportunity and a source of higher margins, and for the customer as a way to increase the efficiency of their logistics flow beyond what standard solutions allow. READ MORE

5. 39. A framework for how logistics service providers should handle returns as a warehouse operation for e-commerce companies

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Louise Meurling; Matilda Sturesson; [2017]
   Keywords : Warehouse activities; inbound logistics; reverse logistics process; returns; return handling; e-commerce; logistics service provider; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Title: A framework for how logistics service providers should handle returns as a warehouse operation for pure e-commerce companies Authors: Louise Meurling and Matilda Sturesson Supervisor: Joakim Kembro, Division of Engineering Logistics at LTH Problem description: Managing the reverse logistics process in a warehouse is a central part of the activities for companies operating in e-commerce. Companies can outsource the return handling to a Logistics Service Provider (LSP) in order to focus on their core competences. READ MORE

6. 40. Waste to Value : A study of reverse logistics system for Post-consumer textiles in Nässjö municipality

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (CeLS)

   Author : Affan Rashid; Ruta Venskute; [2017]
   Keywords : Reverse logistics; Post-consumer textile; System’s thinking; Waste Management; Value creation; Logistics service providers;

   Abstract : Background:   The demand of textiles and clothing is constantly increasing; as a result the post-consumer textile waste increase as well. This point is bringing the focus on creating the value from waste by recycling. Sweden, municipalities are responsible for handling the textile waste that is currently categorized as the household waste. READ MORE