Essays about: "transportation supply chain"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 175 essays containing the words transportation supply chain.

1. 16. Sustainable Secondary Packaging for Life Science Industry : A case study with Cytiva

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

   Author : Prajakta Dengale; [2022]
   Keywords : secondary packaging; sustainability; packaging logistics; transportation emissions; volume optimization; circular approach;

   Abstract : Sustainable development has become preeminent for government and corporations as the awareness of environmental impact of human activities increases. Integration of sustainability in supply chains requires companies to look at all three pillars of sustainability. READ MORE

3. 17. Green Transitions in Heavy Truck Transports : An explorative study on buyer-supplier challenges and enablers for green transition in the Swedish truck transportation industry

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

   Author : Jheffer Falk; Erik Nykvist; [2022]
   Keywords : GHG emissions; decarbonization; green logistics; green logistics practices; truck transports; logistics service provider; shipper; heavy-duty truck transports; collaboration;

   Abstract : Background  Global warming caused by greenhouse gas emissions necessitates a decrease in carbon emission caused by the truck transport industry. To combat the threat of global warming, goals are being set up on a global, national and corporate level. READ MORE

4. 18. Evaluation of two different transport options for freight of heavy battery cells : a case study

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Malin Andersson; Sara Fridhagen; [2022]
   Keywords : supply chain; sustainability; Lean; battery electric vehicle; transport; filling rate; truck; train; dangerous goods; tied-up capital;

   Abstract : With the change that is taking place in the automotive industry, where production goes from producing internal combustion motor vehicles (ICE) to battery electric vehicles (BEV), this will lead to an increase in transportation of batteries. Batteries are components that are heavy, expensive, and classified as dangerous goods, which means higher demands on transport. READ MORE

5. 19. Improve Sustainability Performance of a Global Supply Chain : Proposal of LARGS framework and case study in Airinum

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar produktionsutveckling (ML)

   Author : Kei Sam Cheong; [2022]
   Keywords : LARGS; lean agile resilient green sustainable; supply chain management; SCM; carbon emission; LCA; sustainability performance; pandemic;

   Abstract : Leanness, agility, resilience, greenness, and sustainability of a supply chain are critical factors that organizations have to consider to increase the competitiveness of their supply chain. Lean & Green (L&G) practices have been proven to enhance performance related to sustainability when deployed. READ MORE

6. 20. Strategies for regional deployment of hydrogen infrastructure : The case of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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

   Author : Roberto Di Molfetta; [2022]
   Keywords : Hydrogen; Infrastructure rollout; Supply chain pathways; Mobility; Hydrogen buses.;

   Abstract : In response to the growing urge towards decarbonisation, more and more initiatives have been set to reduce and/or compensate the level of CO2 (carbon dioxide) emitted by human activities, which is one of the main responsible of the incumbent threats of “global warming” and “climate change”. “Climate neutrality by 2050” has become a decisive topic for political agendas worldwide and, against that background, the hydrogen economy can play a significant role. READ MORE