Essays about: "transportation logistics management"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 105 essays containing the words transportation logistics management.

  1. 1. Leveraging Technologies of Industry 4.0 for risk management in Sea Freight Forwarding Operations

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Angelina Biiak; Yijuan Lindskog; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Risk; Risk Management Mitigation; Maritime Logistics Shipping Industry; Sea Freight Forwarder; Industry 4.0; Technologies Pillars;

    Abstract : Maritime logistics dominates the goods transportation market and is continuously growing along with the growth of global trade. However, a variety of risks continuously occur and significantly affect the maritime logistics industry, and thus the sea freight forwarding operations. READ MORE

  3. 2. Space Utilization in Road Transportation: A Case Study of Truck Deliveries

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Marija Nikolova; Sirious Nterai; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Distribution; Emissions; Packaging; Truck deliveries; Space Utilization; Space Optimization;

    Abstract : 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

  4. 3. Alternative logistic routes and their aggregate effect on the use of infrastructure : the potential of using multiple routes in the Samgods model

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

    Author : Anton Åkerström; Sebastian Morel; [2023]
    Keywords : Samgods; Discrete Choice Models;

    Abstract : The primary objective of this thesis is to assess the different statistical methods used forcalibrating the Samgods model, which is a transportation planning tool employed in Sweden toforecast the demand for freight transport. By focusing on the specific context of national logisticsmodels, this research aims to enhance the accuracy and reliability of the Samgods model throughproposed improvements. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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)

    Author : Lorenzo Musella; [2023]
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    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

  6. 5. Value Proposition of Autonomous Electric Trucks in the Freight Industry : A Qualitative Study of Transport Buyers

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Emilia Nordström; Edvin Ramberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Autonomous Electric Truck logistics; Customer-centric Value Proposition; Digitisation; Transport buyers’ needs and pain points; Autonom elektrisk lastbilslogistik; kundcentrerat värdeerbjudande; digitalisering; transportköpares behov och utmaningar;

    Abstract : This study explores the value proposition of Autonomous Battery Electric Trucks (ABETs) in the transportation industry, and offers insights into customer perceptions and potential challenges regarding this emergent technology. The aim of the study is to understand customer needs, address implementation issues, and evaluate opportunities for Logistics Service Providers (LSP) to adopt ABETs. READ MORE