Essays about: "logistics service providers"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 89 essays containing the words logistics service providers.

1. 6. Green Transitions in Heavy Truck Transports : An explorative study on buyer-supplier challenges and enablers for green transition in the Swedish truck transportation industry

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

   Author : Jheffer Falk; Erik Nykvist; [2022]
   Keywords : GHG emissions; decarbonization; green logistics; green logistics practices; truck transports; logistics service provider; shipper; heavy-duty truck transports; collaboration;

   Abstract : Background  Global warming caused by greenhouse gas emissions necessitates a decrease in carbon emission caused by the truck transport industry. To combat the threat of global warming, goals are being set up on a global, national and corporate level. READ MORE

3. 7. Designing a framework of KPIs to measure and evaluate electric road freight : A qualitative study of the market perspectives

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling

   Author : Linn Bengtsson; Sara Gimbro Nielsen; [2022]
   Keywords : Logistics; Electric road freight; KPIs; Market analysis; Transport sector;

   Abstract : The electrification of the road freight sector has been visible in society during the last couple of years, where several companies have started to o↵er electric solutions. Further, this is due to an increased awareness of the negative impact of transport on the environment. READ MORE

4. 8. 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

5. 9. 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

6. 10. Sustainable logistics service providers : A qualitative case study of future technology and IT solutions attributes for 3PL clients

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Amanda Skärbo Jonsson; [2022]
   Keywords : logistics; third-party logistics; inter-organizational relationship; key performance indicators; sustainable balanced scorecard; technical warehouse solution; sustainability; attribute; logistik; tredjepartslogistik; interorganisatoriska relationer; resultatindikationer; hållbart balanserat styrkort; teknisk lagerlösning; hållbarhet; attribut;

   Abstract : The growing demand for commerce has disrupted the market's supply chains. To manage the customer demands, contracting a third-party logistics (3PL) can help make the chain more resource efficient. Actions such as implementing sustainable technology and IT infrastructure are important to invest in. READ MORE