Essays about: "supplier reduction"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 64 essays containing the words supplier reduction.

1. 21. Saving the world - One truck at a time : A case study at Volvo Trucks on reducing the packaging waste through circular economy

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

   Author : Amanda Orrefalk; Charlotta Nedström; [2018]
   Keywords : Circular economy; Reversible logistics; Sustainable packaging; Waste management; Cirkulär ekonomi; Reversibel logistik; Hållbara förpackningar; Avfallshantering;

   Abstract : The production and consumption of today generates huge amounts of waste, and due to the increasing living standards the amount will continue to increase. The waste leads to large environmental impacts due to pollution and emissions of greenhouse gases, as well as the depletion of raw materials. READ MORE

3. 22. Evaluation of logistics suppliers for the distribution of spare parts : a study at Braathens Regional Airlines

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling

   Author : Elena Tronje; Taotao Gan; [2018]
   Keywords : Supplier Evaluation; TPL; Third Party Logistics; Supply Base Reduction; Spare Parts; Aviation Industry;

   Abstract : Braathens Regional Airlines is a result of a merger between multiple smaller, domestic airlines. As a result, the company has a large supply base for logistics services. This has lead to difficulties following up the operation and a complex supply structure. READ MORE

4. 23. Smart Buildings: ICT as a driving energy-efficient solution for retrofitting of existing buildings

   University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

   Author : Giuseppe Sgrò; [2018]
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   Abstract : It is widely recognized how energy efficiency can contribute to decreasing GHG emissions, especially in the building sector, where buildings will play an increasingly important role for the future energy system, being both the largest energy consumers and becoming one of the greatest producers of renewable energy. In this new energy context, where renewable sources will be the main supplier for the production of electricity, there will be a growing need for dynamic control as well as intelligent and interconnected systems, which will lead to the creation of a new ICT architecture based on the interaction between Smart Buildings and Smart Grid, where buildings will take the role of proactive participants in the smart electricity network, facilitating the reduction of energy consumption and GHG emissions as well as other societal benefits. READ MORE

5. 24. The Effects of a Shortened Development Cycle on the Purchasing Department regarding Engineering Changes in an Automotive Environmen

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskaper

   Author : Simon Weigold; [2018]
   Keywords : Engineering Changes;

   Abstract : This master thesis looks at a topic especially relevant for procurement activities within the automobile industry. 18 interviews within an automobile firm producing premium cars showed that reducing the overall development cycle entails a great threat that more engineering changes arise. READ MORE

6. 25. Single versus Multiple Sourcing: Investigating the most profitable scenario for OEMs

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Konstantinos Karydas; [2017-09-14]
   Keywords : single sourcing strategy; multiple sourcing strategy; supplier selection procedure; supplier relationship management; total cost of ownership;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to explain how a specific Truck OEM chooses how many suppliers to source from. The main purpose of the study was to investigate the benefits and disadvantages of single and multiple sourcing in a specific Truck OEM. A case study has been used in order to conduct the research, with semi-structured interviews to collect the data. READ MORE