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  1. 1. Supply Chain Integration of LSPs : Real-life insights into how and why logistics companies integrate with their customers

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

    Author : Tone-Lise Osnes; Annika Schmitz; [2013]
    Keywords : integration; logistics service providers; motivators; advantages; obstacles; disadvantages; extent of integration; approaches;

    Abstract : Problem: In today’s competitive business world, companies are faced with challenges due to increasing competition, changes in customer demands, new technologies, and globalization. Due to these changes, competition does not take place between single companies anymore but rather whole SCs. READ MORE

  3. 2. Procurement of a Third party logistics company : A possible benchmarking method

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Damon Virta; [2012]
    Keywords : Third party logistics 3PL ; Benchmarking; Partnerships;

    Abstract : In an effort to reduce waste in construction projects, hence promoting value creation, the focus on the construction logistics becomes increasingly important, especially with increasing complexity of the project. This is in order to coordinate and effectively plan the routines and deliveries that occur regularly at the construction site. READ MORE

  4. 3. Decision support model for hub localisation - A study at a company in the 3PL industry

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Sara Josefsson; Andreas Medin; [2012]
    Keywords : Facility localisation; optimal hub location; decision support model; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: With todays’ requirement of shorter product life cycles and faster time-to-market, producing companies experience an increased demand for faster transports in the supply chain. This puts pressure on freight forwarders to offer their customers a timely and reliable transport service at a reasonable price. READ MORE

  5. 4. Fourth-party logistics: A case study on performance measurement

    University essay from IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Petrus Petersson; Timmy Robert Zantvoort; [2012]
    Keywords : Performance measurement; KPI; Framework; BSC; EFQM; 4PL; 3PL; Reverse logistics; Construction logistics;

    Abstract : The number of Fourth-Party Logistics providers (4PLs) is growing. Researchers have expressed the importance of measuring the performance of a business, but still there are only a few customised performance measurement frameworks developed for logistic service providers. READ MORE

  6. 5. Automotive third party logistics in China

    University essay from Avdelningen för Industriell utveckling, IT och Samhällsbyggnad

    Author : Helge Ketels; [2011]
    Keywords : logistics; automotive; China; 3PL;

    Abstract : This Master’s thesis concentrates on the investigation of the automotive third party logistics (3PL) industry in China. Therefore the overall aim of this thesis is the investigation of the Chinese 3PL environment with the focus on automotive industry. READ MORE