Essays about: "logistics trade offs"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words logistics trade offs.

1. 1. A comparison of rail and sea freight from Europe to Asia

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Jackie Berg; Louise Pettersson; [2021]
   Keywords : Sea freight; Rail freight; Transportation mode selection; Asia; Transportation; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Title: A comparison of rail and sea freight from Europe to Asia Authors: Jackie Berg & Louise Pettersson Supervisors: Jan Olhager, Department of Industrial Management and Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Malin Gejde, Shipping Manager, Tetra Pak AB Background: Transportation mode selection has become a more strategic part of a well-functioning supply chain as globalization, environmental concerns, and security requirements have become more important. Currently, sea freight is the most used transportation mode for Tetra Pak when transporting goods between Europe and Asia. READ MORE

3. 2. The role of financial and non-financial goals in the make or buy decision at a family firm : A case study on Väderstad AB

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

   Author : Björn Åkerström; Rasmus Skarphagen; [2020]
   Keywords : Make or buy decisions; family firm; financial and non-financial goals; manufacturing in-house; outsourcing to external parties; make or buy models;

   Abstract : Background: Make or buy decisions is the most fundamental part in a company’s manufacturing strategy. The decision is complex and involves sacrifices whichever strategy is chosen, and before making the decision the firm should understand and evaluate the trade-offs and comparative costs of manufacturing or outsourcing. READ MORE

4. 3. A feasibility study on rail transportation of paperboard at Tetra Pak

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för teknisk ekonomi och logistik

   Author : Sanjay Mudaliar; Murilo Teldeschi; [2020]
   Keywords : BRI; Mode choice; total logistics cost; service; environment.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The current global trade scenario has a large infrastructural gap, which limits the possibilities for physical distribution of goods among different countries or continents. The ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ will be used to close this gap. Tetra Pak being global organisation would like to explore the possibilities of using rail transport in BRI. READ MORE

5. 4. Adaptation of Shipment Consolidation and Distribution Network Design to Omni-channel Retailing

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Johan Deniz; Martin Månsson; [2019]
   Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Title: Adaptation of shipment consolidation and distribution network design to omni-channel retailing Authors: Johan Deniz, Martin Månsson Supervisor: Joakim Kembro, Department of Industrial Management and Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Problem description: Global retailers tend to have complex distribution networks. A part of the complexity stems from trade-offs in deciding which distribution mode to choose when transporting goods from the suppliers to the customers. READ MORE

6. 5. Last mile logistics requirements on secondary e-commerce packaging: Application to CDON

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

   Author : Andrés Poveda Alcañiz; [2019]
   Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This master’s thesis is the final step of the master’s degree in Supply chain and Logistics taken in the Lunds Tekniska Högskola. Buying products on the internet is a trend that has been increasing with the passing years. READ MORE