Search for dissertations about: "total quality management logistics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 swedish dissertations containing the words total quality management logistics.

2. 1. Container Logistics and its Management

   Author : Lars A. R. Hultén; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; demand management; management; fleet management; logistics; modelling; transport systems; decision support systems; container; cybernetics;

   Abstract : In this work research on container logistics and its management is presented. Contrary to the common approach of treating this as a mathematical problem and addressing it by operations research methods, this work regards the problem in a wider perspective. READ MORE

4. 2. One-piece fashion : Demand driven supply chain management

   Author : Jonas Larsson; Högskolan i Borås; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; fashion logistics; mass customisation; supply chain management; knitwear; agility; demand chain management; Fashion Management;

   Abstract : The fashion market is characterised by short life cycles, low predictability, and high impulse purchasing. In order to respond to these characteristics, companies are constantly introducing new collections and models. READ MORE

5. 3. Green Logistics through Modal Shift - exploring the role of the transport capacity contract

   Author : Fredrik Eng Larsson; Teknisk logistik; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; green logistics; modal shift; mode choice; capacity management; supply chain contracting; intermodal transport;

   Abstract : Among policy-makers in Europe the modal shift - a shift från polluting modes of freight transport to less polluting modes - has been a popular suggestion for reducing CO2-emissions of transportation. In particular, intermodal road-rail solutions, where a combination of road and rail transport is utilized to move trailers and containers, have been stressed as an important measure to reach de desired reduction in emissions. READ MORE

6. 4. Logistics Management in a Healthcare Context : Methodological development for describing and evaluating a healthcare organisation as a logistics system

   Author : Malin Wiger; Håkan Aronsson; Mattias Elg; Linköpings universitet; []
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   Abstract : This thesis tests whether logistics knowledge, theories and principles can be used to provide potential patient flow efficiency improvements. By emphasizing an ideal logistics system by means of its main features and then using these to evaluate two different healthcare organisations, it is assumed that knowledge regarding patient flows can be obtained and potentials for improvement highlighted. READ MORE

7. 5. Construction site productivity measurements : selection, application and evaluation of methods and measures

   Author : Jan Jonsson; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Construction Engineering and Management; Byggproduktion;

   Abstract : A construction company consists of a number of different sites where the physical production is taking place. This production is not always performed in the best possible way. There are numerous things such as organisation, logistics, co-ordination, technique, quality and others that can be improved. READ MORE