Search for dissertations about: "Forest logistics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 swedish dissertations containing the words Forest logistics.

  2. 1. A Systems View of Advancements in Biomass Supply Chains

    Author : Johanna Enström; Aron Larsson; Leif Olsson; Lars Eliasson; Anders Eriksson; Daniel Nilsson; Mittuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Forestry logistics; Supply Chain Management; Discrete Event Simulation; Forest fuel;

    Abstract : Forest fuel is an important source of energy with potential for increased use in the Nordic countries. Profitable forest operations are dependent on logistics as the forest is a natural resource with varying conditions over widespread areas. READ MORE

  4. 2. Optimized route selection for logging trucks : improvements to calibrated route finder

    Author : Gunnar Svenson; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

    Abstract : The forestry sector is playing an important role in the transition to a bioeconomy.In the supply chain of forest raw material, logging transport is a crucial component. The forestry sector must improve transport efficiency to mitigate its impact on the environment, to reduce costs and road safety risks,and to remain competitive. READ MORE

  5. 3. Customers' logistics service requirements and logistics strategies in the Swedish sawmill industry

    Author : Åsa Gustafsson; Anne Toppinen; Växjö universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Logistics strategy; House-building industry; Retail industry; Sawmill industry; and Service requirements; Forest economics; Skogsekonomi;

    Abstract : The future of the sawmill industry is uncertain; this is partly due to its internal structural changes, but also due to structural changes amongst their customers. Concurrently, competition within the industry is increasing, and therefore focus is constantly being placed on reducing costs and leveraging economies of scale. READ MORE

  6. 4. Supply chain optimization in the forest industry

    Author : Helene Gunnarsson Lidestam; Mikael Rönnqvist; Jan Lundgren; Eldon Gunn; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Supply chain; logistics; forestry; optimization; modelling; transportation; mixed integer programming models; försörjningskedjor; logistik; optimering; modellering; transportplanering; blandade heltalsproblem; skogsindustrin; Optimization; systems theory; Optimeringslära; systemteori;

    Abstract : The scope of this thesis is modelling and solving large-scale planning problems in the supply chain within the forest industry. Five research papers are included, the first three of which focus on the modelling, and the last two on the solution methods. READ MORE

  7. 5. Optimisation of Forest Road Investments and the Roundwood Supply Chain

    Author : Leif Olsson; Mittuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Stochastic Programming; Scenario Analysis; Mixed-Integer Linear Programming; Forest Logistics; Upgrading of gravel roads; Business studies; Företagsekonomi; MATHEMATICS; MATEMATIK;

    Abstract : In a pre-study, concerning roundwood freshness, performed by the Forestry Research Institute of Sweden during the spring of 2000, the quality on the forest road network was identified as a major problem for the Swedish forest sector. These problems mostly occur during spring thaw, but also when rains give muddy gravel roads. READ MORE