Essays about: "trade logistics"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 79 essays containing the words trade logistics.

  1. 11. A comparison of rail and sea freight from Europe to Asia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Jackie Berg; Louise Pettersson; [2021]
    Keywords : Sea freight; Rail freight; Transportation mode selection; Asia; Transportation; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Title: A comparison of rail and sea freight from Europe to Asia Authors: Jackie Berg & Louise Pettersson Supervisors: Jan Olhager, Department of Industrial Management and Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Malin Gejde, Shipping Manager, Tetra Pak AB Background: Transportation mode selection has become a more strategic part of a well-functioning supply chain as globalization, environmental concerns, and security requirements have become more important. Currently, sea freight is the most used transportation mode for Tetra Pak when transporting goods between Europe and Asia. READ MORE

  3. 12. Multi criteria decision making approach for strategic evaluation of environmental trade-off solution in logistics : A case study at Northvolt

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Amanda Hedgren; Daniel Genberg; [2021]
    Keywords : Project logistics; logistics; emission; optimization; trade-off solution; MCDM;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to investigate to what extent the environmental agenda should be taken into consideration during the project phase of logistics at Northvolt. The objective is to build an optimization model for route planning with a trade-off solution for three criteria; cost, emission and time. An abductive research approach is used. READ MORE

  4. 13. Analysing the Impacts of Using Direct Shipments in the Distribution Network for Spare Parts

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Hugo Hedin; [2020]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Distribution is a part of the supply chain and refers to the steps taken to move and store a product from the supplier stage to the customer stage in the supply chain. Direct shipment is a concept within distribution and refers to shipping direct between a supplier and a retailer or customer. READ MORE

  5. 14. Optimization of aftermarket logistics with dual supply chains for Sandvik AB

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för teknisk ekonomi och logistik; Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Gopalakrishnan Srinivasan; Akshay Hingmire; [2020]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: Aftermarket logistics is important for a manufacturing company to maintain customer satisfaction in the long run. However, the supply chain set for aftermarket parts is equally crucial as the original equipment. Modification or optimization of the logistics systems for slow-moving aftermarket items is inevitable. READ MORE

  6. 15. The role of financial and non-financial goals in the make or buy decision at a family firm : A case study on Väderstad AB

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

    Author : Björn Åkerström; Rasmus Skarphagen; [2020]
    Keywords : Make or buy decisions; family firm; financial and non-financial goals; manufacturing in-house; outsourcing to external parties; make or buy models;

    Abstract : Background: Make or buy decisions is the most fundamental part in a company’s manufacturing strategy. The decision is complex and involves sacrifices whichever strategy is chosen, and before making the decision the firm should understand and evaluate the trade-offs and comparative costs of manufacturing or outsourcing. READ MORE