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1. 1. 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

3. 2. Adapting to Pandemics disruptions during the Covid-19: an analysis of DHL's Satregies for Maintaining Supply Chain Capabilities

   University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

   Author : Léa DUFAY; Apolline VIROLLE; Ulysse GAY; [2023]
   Keywords : COVID-19; Logistics operations; Supply Chain Disruption; Supply Chain Resilience; Supply Chain Flexibility; Triple Bottom Line;

   Abstract : Background: COVID-19 pandemic had a vast and significant impact on today’s societies, in terms of economic, societal, and even environmental aspects. Global supply chains had to adapt to this changing landscape rapidly. Both supply and demand witnessed repercussions. READ MORE

4. 3. 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)

   Author : Stathis Alexandrou; [2023]
   Keywords : Hydrogen Production; Value Chain Analysis; Levelized Cost of Hydrogen Production LCOH ; Hydrogen for Aviation; France; Toulouse Airport; Analys av vätgasens värdekedja; kostnader för vätgasens försörjningskedja; LCOH; flytande vätgas; vätgas för luftfarten; Frankrike; Toulouse Airport; ;

   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

5. 4. Exploring the use of mobile warehouses in midsized urban and rural regions for last-mile transportation

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för information och teknik

   Author : Mfon Etuk; Radu Ștefan Mihai; [2023]
   Keywords : Mobile Warehouse; Last-Mile Logistics; Supply Chain; Logistics; Distribution;

   Abstract : Abstract: Efficient last-mile transportation is a continuous difficulty for businesses, particularly in e-commerce, necessitating the development of creative solutions. This thesis investigates the use of mobile warehouses in mid-sized urban and rural areas to help with this problem. READ MORE

6. 5. 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