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  1. 1. Inventory management in a customer landscape with diverse requirements on flexibility - A case study at Atria Sweden AB

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Annika Fredriksson; Andreas Pettersson; [2019]
    Keywords : Inventory management; fill rate; gamma distribution; MTS; MTO; R; Q – policy; food industry; perishable goods; reorder points; process analysis.; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Abstract Title Inventory management in a customer landscape with diverse requirements on flexibility - A case study at Atria Sweden AB. Course Degree Project in Production Management – MIOM01. Authors Annika Fredriksson and Andreas Pettersson. Supervisor Johan Marklund. READ MORE

  3. 2. Food waste conversion : A study on how conversion can reduce in-store food waste in Swedish supermarkets

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

    Author : Rahma Omar Abdulkadir; Filippa Calmfors; [2019]
    Keywords : Food waste; retailer; food supply chain; fresh fruits and vegetables; conversion; Matsvinn; återförsäljare; matförsörjningskedja; färsk frukt och grönsaker; konvertering;

    Abstract : Problem: Food waste is a major issue from both an environmental as well as an economic perspective. In Europe alone, 90 million tons of food is wasted in the food supply chain every year. In order to reduce these excessive costs and the environmental impact, new food waste management strategies need to be developed and established. READ MORE

  4. 3. An investigation of the use of swop containers in a perishable goods' distribution network

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Elin Gunnarsson; Kerstin Nordh; [2019]
    Keywords : FSC; Distribution network; Perishable goods; Refrigerated vehicles; Load carrier; Customer requirements.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The global demand for fresh food has increased during the past five years and the demand is anticipated to continue growing in the future. The consumers' expectations are also getting higher and higher, which is why it is of great importance that the actors within the food industry meet these requirements to remain competitive. READ MORE

  5. 4. Evaluation of strategic stockpoints for UNFPA using a facility location mode

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Erik Hansson; Dayanand Sagar; [2018]
    Keywords : Humanitarian Logistics; Facility Location; UNFPA; Perishable Commodities; Pre-positioning; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Distribution and warehousing networks of Humanitarian Organizations has proven to be an area where cost reductions and shortened lead times can be achieved. Humanitarian organizations have also started pre-positioning goods in anticipation of disasters as a way to improve their disaster preparedness. READ MORE

  6. 5. Ice Class Strengthening of Existing Reefer Vessels Trading in the Baltic Sea : - A comparative study of ice classifications 1D and 1C

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknikvetenskap (SCI)

    Author : Dennis Bremberg; Sarah Högdahl; [2016]
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    Abstract : This bachelor thesis strives to perspicuously answer what an ice strengthening of two different existing reefer vessels might mean for operations in the Baltic Sea and illustrate what factors a shipping company needs to consider when initiating such a project. The main purpose is to provide an information basis facilitating the communication between different parties in the shipping industry. READ MORE