Essays about: "transportation and supply chain management"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 98 essays containing the words transportation and supply chain management.
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1. Space Utilization in Road Transportation: A Case Study of Truck Deliveries
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Aim: To understand why big logistics companies do not focus their resources on improving space utilization and decreasing the phenomenon of empty running. Moreover, this study aims to present the potential economic and environmental benefits of reduced excess air in packaging and its effect on truck deliveries. READ MORE
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2. Comparative Analysis of On-site vs Off-site green-Hydrogen Value Chain Scenarios to cover projected Aviation demand : A case for Toulouse Blagnac Airport in France
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Amidst the efforts to mitigate the energy-related carbon emissions of human activities and pursuing a net-zero future by 2050, the aviation sector, as part of a wider group of hard-to-decarbonize sectors is responsible for 12% of all the transportation emissions globally. Green Hydrogen as a zero-emissions alternative fuel from water and renewable energy serves as a prime candidate to replace conventional aviation fuels and lead the way towards carbon-free flights. READ MORE
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3. The impact of Covid-19 on thesupply chain : Review of the effects of a pandemic crisis on the global supplysystem and analysis of its fragilities
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant challenges for supply chains worldwide,affecting all aspects of the supply chain from manufacturing to distribution. The aim of this thesis is to show how the disruptions caused by the pandemic have highlighted the fragility of global supply chains, particularly in terms of logistics, manufacturing, distribution, and demand and propose a redesign of the supply chain to better withstand these events. READ MORE
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4. Smart Locks – A case study for comparing Digital and Mechanical Locks from a Sustainable Perspective
University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistikAbstract : As carbon dioxide emissions increase along with the global average temperature, sustainable development is becoming more and more important in all sectors, and it is essential to act toward the reduction of emissions to counteract these dire consequences. Companies are expected to operate sustainably and responsibly with a minimized negative environmental impact alongside accelerating their digitalization journey to stay competitive in a rapidly changing environment. READ MORE
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5. Value Chain Development for Hydrogen Refuelling in Road Transports : In collaboration with Vätgas Sverige, as a part of the Nordic Hydrogen Corridor
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : The events involving the Russian invasion catalysed Europe to acknowledge the critical importance of diversifying its energy sources and diminishing its dependence on fossil fuels. Transportation stands out among the sectors with the highest emissions and energy requirements. READ MORE
