Search for dissertations about: "global logistics"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 65 swedish dissertations containing the words global logistics.
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1. Logistics management operationalised in a healthcare context : Understanding care chain effectiveness through logistics management theories and systems theory
Abstract : Healthcare improvements is constantly relevant and an important topic. Healthcare is frequently being called upon to be more cost-efficient and still fulfil demands regarding waiting times, quality and availability. READ MORE
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2. Engaging in green logistics: An eye on shippers, logistics service providers, and their interactions
Abstract : The logistics and transport industry places a heavy load on the environment, causing various harms such as air pollution, global warming and resource depletion. The logistics and supply chain management literature assigns the largest share of responsibility for alleviating such harms to two supply chain actors: shippers (i.e. READ MORE
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3. Three perspectives on supply chain design
Abstract : As companies increasingly cooperate with and rely on other companies to compete on a global market, the concept of supply chain management and logistics is gaining interest, from practitioner as well as researchers. Studies of high-performing companies, such as Benetton, Toyota and Nissan report that these organizations take a strategic view of the whole process of supply from original sources of material to end customers, achieving more efficient operations management and more effective strategic management. READ MORE
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4. An Ontology-Based Platform for Information Integration : Supporting Sustainable Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Abstract : Transportation and transportation infrastructure are major contributors to global emissions. Even though most of these emissions can be attributed to fuel consumption of vehicles, some of it is due to pavement construction and maintenance. READ MORE
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5. Consolidation in Humanitarian Logistics
Abstract : Major disasters, conflicts and poverty afflict many millions of people around the world. To address the needs of these people, humanitarian organizations deploy a vast array of resources supported by material, financial and information flows. READ MORE