Essays about: "logistics topics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 essays containing the words logistics topics.

  1. 1. Automation in the transport sector: how the use of self-driving vehicles impacts the efficiency of urban delivery networks

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Francesca Ciliberti; [2022-08-05]
    Keywords : Last-Mile Delivery; Automation; Self-Driving Vehicles; Efficiency; Cost Factors; Urban Logistics; Freight Transportation;

    Abstract : Due to the prominent level of technology attained, companies try to stay one step ahead of change by offering the most technologically advanced products and services possible. These services include Last-Mile delivery, whose latest developments involve the inclusion of process automation, that is the area of research on which this study is based. READ MORE

  3. 2. Next generation rear axle assembly - A case study of Scania CV AB

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Richard Andrae; William Bergmark; [2021]
    Keywords : Assembly line; Rear Axle; Automation; Industry 4.0; Ergonomics; Takt time; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Title: Next generation rear axle assembly - A case study at Scania Authors: Richard Andrae & William Bergmark Background: Following the development of industry 4.0, new production technologies enabling more efficient assembly processes constantly evolve. READ MORE

  4. 3. Fully Charged : Analysing Vehicle-to-Grid’s Potential to Contributing Shared Value for Multinational Large-Fleet Operators

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

    Author : Nick Reimer; Timo Schirwitz; [2021]
    Keywords : creating shared value; value creation; social responsibility; corporate social responsibility; business strategy; sustainability; climate change; Vehicle-to-Grid; electric vehicles;

    Abstract : The effects of businesses all over the globe on social issues like climate change have caused an increasing demand for those businesses to take responsibility for their actions. While corporate social responsibility has been concerned with such topics for a while, the more recent concept of ‘creating shared value’ aims to have a more justified approach in a way that it provides economic value for the implementing company while also targeting social issues simultaneously. READ MORE

  5. 4. Contextual factors for omni-channel warehousing: An empirical study in China

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Qi Jiang; Ruoyu Wang; [2019]
    Keywords : Omni-channel; Warehouse operations and design; Chinese market; E-commerce; Contextual factors; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Introduction: In recent years omni-channel retailing has been accepted and used by both physical and e-commerce retailers. In omni-channel retailing different channels are integrated. An effective and efficient distribution system is becoming more crucial. The core of the distribution system is warehousing that affects lead time and logistics cost. READ MORE

  6. 5. Intermodal Transportation within Green Supply Chain Management and Green Logistics : An Analysis of the Relationship between the Topics in the Literature and in Practice

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    Author : Kevin Kiy; Florian Scanvic; [2018]
    Keywords : Green Supply Chain Management; Sustainable Supply Chain Management; Green Logistics; Sustainable Logistics; Logistics Firms; Green Transportation; Sustainable Transportation; Modal Transportation; Intermodal Transportation;

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