Essays about: "thesis on freight forwarding"

Found 4 essays containing the words thesis on freight forwarding.

  1. 1. Implementation of platooning concept from business perspective.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

    Author : Yulia Puplaka; [2016]
    Keywords : Platooning; transportation; logistics; heavy-duty vehicles; cooperative driving; road trains.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Platooning is a way of how different transport companies could reduce fuel consumption and increase efficiency and safety. Concept implies that group of vehicles is driving in a convoy or string on the highway with close distance at particular speed with a help of driving assistance technologies, such as adaptive cruise control or cooperative cruise control. READ MORE

  3. 2. Logistics Outsourcing Process in Pakson International : Master Thesis in Business Economics

    University essay from Ekonomihögskolan, ELNU

    Author : Bilal Riaz; [2011]
    Keywords : supply chain management and business process;

    Abstract : In the contemporary business world, manufacturing concern companies are becoming moreefficient in production process. Outsourcing is a process in which companies or producers getthe service or produced product or portion of the finished product from other company. READ MORE

  4. 3. LSPs’ Value: Asset-based vs. Non asset-based

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Jun Du; Malco Monge; [2009-08-21T12:02:32Z]
    Keywords : Third Party Logistics Service Provider; Fourth party Logistics Service Provider; Supply Chain Management; Freight Forwarding; Competitive Advantage; KPI;

    Abstract : The current economic downturn is challenging for Logistics Service Providers (LSP) that are already struggling with low profit margins. Competition today among logistics companies is fierce but new opportunities still exist for LSPs. Cost reduction is high on the agenda; companies are reviewing their supply chains to stay competitive in the market. READ MORE

  5. 4. Bottlenecks in the Freight Forwarding sector in West - coast Africa

    University essay from Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Chakir Abdallaoui Berrada; aida Ciro; [2009]
    Keywords : Bot t l ene c k s in the Fr e ight Forwa rding s e c tor in We s t - coa s t Af r ic a LPI;

    Abstract : Problem – The expansion of global trade and supply chain integration has put great emphasison logistics, particularly in the intermediary sector, freight forwarders. Whilst in developedcountries freight forwarders benefit from competitive markets and trade facilitatingpolicies, this sector in West coast Africa exhibits low logistics performance levels. READ MORE