Search for dissertations about: "Mats Abrahamsson"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 19 swedish dissertations containing the words Mats Abrahamsson.

  2. 6. Logistics Service Providers Going Green : A Framework for Developing Green Service Offerings

    Author : Karin Isaksson; Maria Huge-Brodin; Maria Björklund; Mats Abrahamsson; Roland Hellberg; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Logistics service providers; new service development; framework; green service offerings; environmental work;

    Abstract : Environmental impact has increasingly become a “buzzword” and an important topic. This topic has been integrated into the agenda of many companies worldwide, and this dissertation focuses on the transportation and logistics industry. READ MORE

  4. 7. Postponement and Logistics Flexibility in Retailing

    Author : Hamid Jafari; Susanne Hertz; Jens Hultman; Anna Nyberg; Mats Abrahamsson; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : This dissertation addresses several general logistics problems in retailing regarding meeting a variety of customer demand and availability, efficiency and effectiveness in carrying inventory, and increased logistics flexibility. It builds upon the well-established supply chain principle of postponement, and argues for the benefits associated with it in tackling certain logistics challenges. READ MORE

  5. 8. Logistics-based Competition : A Business Model Approach

    Author : Tobias Kihlén; Mats Abrahamsson; Daniel Kindström; Andreas Norrman; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; logistics-based competition; business model; logistics strategy; strategy; logistics; Business and economics; Ekonomi;

    Abstract : Logistics is increasingly becoming recognised as a source of competitive advantage, both in practice and in academia. The possible strategic impact of logistics makes it important to gain deeper insight into the role of logistics in the strategy of the firm. READ MORE

  6. 9. On Logistics in the Strategy of the Firm

    Author : Tobias Kihlén; Mats Abrahamsson; Andreas Norrman; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Business and economics; logistics; strategy; resource-based view; positioning theory; Ekonomi; Business and economics; Ekonomi;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to describe and analyse the role of logistics in the strategy of the firm. Leading to this purpose are empirical observations of firms that manage to grow under sustained profitability, by the means of logistics.The clothing retailers H&M and Inditex manage to pursue strategies of growth under sustained profitability. READ MORE

  7. 10. Centralisation of Distribution Systems and its Environmental Effects

    Author : Christofer Kohn; Mats Abrahamsson; Maria Huge-Brodin; Magnus Blinge; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Business and economics; Logistics management; Centralisation of distribution systems; Green logistics; Environment; Structural changes; Ekonomi; Business and economics; Ekonomi;

    Abstract : Many believe that the current application of modern logistics solutions in general and centralisation of distribution systems in particular is damaging from an environmental perspective. The reason for this claim is that when a distribution system is centralised, products need to be shipped over greater distances. READ MORE