Search for dissertations about: "Shippers perspective"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words Shippers perspective.

2. 1. Towards greener supply chains : Inclusion of environmental activities in relationships between logistics service providers and shippers

   Author : Uni Martinsen (Sallnäs); Maria Huge-Brodin; Maria Björklund; Joseph Sarkis; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Green supply chain management; inter-organisational relationships; environmental activities; logistics service providers; shippers;

   Abstract : It is well-recognised that companies are under pressure to take responsibility for the environmental impact of their operations. Logistics service providers (LSPs), who through their transport and logistics operations have a large negative impact on the environment, are one type of supply chain actor that is under such pressure. READ MORE

4. 2. Purchasing practices of environmentally preferable transport services, Guidance to increased shipper considerations

   Author : Maria Björklund; Teknisk logistik; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Technological sciences; Industriell ekonomi; Commercial and industrial economics; Shippers perspective; Logistics Management; Transport services; Green Purchasing; Purchasing; Environment; Teknik; Environmental technology; pollution control; Miljöteknik; kontroll av utsläpp; TECHNOLOGY;

   Abstract : The logistical activity of transport is one of the largest contributors to several environmental problems. One efficient and effective way to decrease the environmental impact from transports is to implement changes in the logistically related strategies and activities applied, such as the selection of transport suppliers. READ MORE

5. 3. Efficient food logistics to reduce the climate impact of transportation: A shipper’s perspective

   Author : Kristina Liljestrand; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; food characteristics; shipper; context; product flow; food logistics; climate impact of transportation;

   Abstract : Transportation activities are often highlighted for their climate impact, and one industry that has a significant impact is the food industry. However, reducing the climate impact of transporting food products can be difficult due to the various characteristics of such products, for example temperature regime. READ MORE

6. 4. Green Supply and Demand on the Logistics Market

   Author : Uni Martinsen (Sallnäs); Maria Huge-Brodin; Maria Björklund; Helena Forslund; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIKVETENSKAP;

   Abstract : A well-known concept, both in practice and in literature is the logistics market. This market is a place where shippers’ demand for logistics services meets Logistics Service Providers’ (LSPs’) supply of such services. READ MORE

7. 5. DRY PORTS – RESEARCH OUTCOMES AND APPLICATIONS

   Author : Alena Khaslavskaya; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Multi-Actor Multi-Criteria Analysis; supply chain outcomes; services; stakeholders; Dry port concept; seaport’s hinterland transport system; intermodal transport; potential and actual benefits;

   Abstract : Functional seaport’s hinterland transport system may benefit multiple stakeholders, i.e., seaports, transport operators, shippers, regions; however, expectations and benefits vary. READ MORE