Essays about: "volvo supplier"

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  1. 11. The commercial effects of IMO’s regulation of the global sulphur cap in 2020 - A study on the procurement of deep-sea Ro-Ro at Volvo Cars

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Erik Jansson; Jesper Saarinen; [2019-07-09]
    Keywords : Deep-Sea Ro-Ro Shipping; VCC; Procurement; IMO’s Global Sulphur Content Limit; Sulphur Regulations; Marine Fuels; Bunker Adjustment Factor;

    Abstract : The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced a new global sulphur content limit for fuels burnt on ships sailing in global waters. The implementation date for this regulation is on January the 1st, 2020 and entail a maximum sulphur content of 0.5%, in contrast to the current sulphur content limit in global waters of 3.5%. READ MORE

  3. 12. Analyzing the Inbound Logistics Flow for a Fragile Component at Volvo Buses

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Asanee M. Börjesson; Melanija Isaksson; [2018-07-02]
    Keywords : EOQ; Extensions of the EOQ Model; Optimal logistics flow; Optimal Call Off Volumes;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the logistics flow for a long and fragile component at Volvo Buses. The focus is placed on six areas of the logistics flow for the component, namely, packaging, emballage, handling at the supplier (loading), transportation, handling at the buyer (unloading) and storage. READ MORE

  4. 13. Vehicle Seat Structure Play Analysis and Method Development

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknik

    Author : Cenan Chen; Rong Fan; [2018]
    Keywords : Squeaks and Rattles S R ; Play measurement; MATLAB; FEM; Vehicle seat; Ride comfort;

    Abstract : With the development of the vehicle industry and the innovation of technology, driving experience is improving in all aspects. Volvo is more and more focusing on improving the comfort of driving. Part of this is to minimize squeaks and rattle (S&R) from vehicle seats. READ MORE

  5. 14. Saving the world - One truck at a time : A case study at Volvo Trucks on reducing the packaging waste through circular economy

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Amanda Orrefalk; Charlotta Nedström; [2018]
    Keywords : Circular economy; Reversible logistics; Sustainable packaging; Waste management; Cirkulär ekonomi; Reversibel logistik; Hållbara förpackningar; Avfallshantering;

    Abstract : The production and consumption of today generates huge amounts of waste, and due to the increasing living standards the amount will continue to increase. The waste leads to large environmental impacts due to pollution and emissions of greenhouse gases, as well as the depletion of raw materials. READ MORE

  6. 15. The outsourcing process in an R&D context - A Case Study at GKN Aerospace and Volvo Cars

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Vladimir Adzic; Daniel Ridley; [2017-10-27]
    Keywords : IOCM; NPD; OBA; Opportunism; Outsourcing; R D; SD; Trust; Uncertainty;

    Abstract : Purpose: According to several researchers, outsourcing of R&D activities is on the rise. The outsourcing process in an R&D context differs from other traditional types of outsourcing since it often takes the shape of a project based nature and is therefore generally limited both in time and product quantity (test products, prototypes). READ MORE