Essays about: "port-centric"

Found 2 essays containing the word port-centric.

1. 1. Port Conflict Supply Chain Disruptions A case study in an attempt to investigate the Gothenburg port-labour conflict from a manufacturing perspective

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Mehmed Kayello; Johan Morsten; [2018-07-02]
   Keywords : Port-Labour Conflict; Supply Chain Disruption; Mitigation Strategies; Export; Forestry industry;

   Abstract : Scholars have addressed various supply chain disruptions that negatively affect companies in terms of operations and financial performance (Sodhi & Tang, 2012; Lam & Su, 2015; Blackhurst, Craighead, Elkins & Handfield, 2005), while few have studied in-depth port centric supply chain disruptions. In recent years, the likelihood of port conflicts has increased leaving serious consequences behind. READ MORE

3. 2. The Competitiveness of the Port of Gothenburg as an E-Business Distribution Centre in Scandinavia.

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Achille Loce-Mandes; [2016-07-04]
   Keywords : Scandinavia; warehousing; supply chain; maritime; port; port performance; port-centric; ecommerce; e-buyers;

   Abstract : The research is focused on the competitiveness of the Port of Gothenburg, as a future destination for online retailers, when investing in a new warehouse; emphasis is dedicated to those warehouses locate in ports area (port-centric logistics). Several topics are discussed in order to provide some fundamentals for a future e-retailer’s investment choice. READ MORE