Search for dissertations about: "Stefan Engevall"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words Stefan Engevall.
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1. Cost allocation in some routing problems : a game theoretic approach
Abstract : In many situations a set of decision makers have the opportunity to cooperate. In this way they may reduce the total cost for satisfying their objectives. However, the reduction of cost is often not enough to motivate cooperation. The problem of how to divide the total cost (or gain) among the decision makers must also be solved. READ MORE
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2. Information Sharing and the Bullwhip Effect Reduction : A new Prespective Through the Lens of Blockchain Technology
Abstract : Globalization and the surge of competition across industries forced companies to improve their supply chain capabilities to serve their customers efficiently and effectively. Due to this fact, businesses are no longer capable of handling all supply chain operations without collaboration and coordination with other firms. READ MORE
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3. The Influence of Customer Agreements and Planning Principles on Rail Freight Performance
Abstract : Rail freight transportation is recognized worldwide as a suitable transportation mode when it comes to long haul transportation of heavy commodities. The industry is also known to be capital intensive, highly dependent on infrastructural developments and requires thorough planning of operations. READ MORE
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4. Cooperative Transportation Planning and Cost Allocation
Abstract : A freight forwarder may consolidate its goods transportations in order to achieve a more efficient operation. When goods transportations are consolidated, they may reduce operational costs, e.g. labor and fuel. READ MORE
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5. Cost allocation methods in cooperative transportation planning
Abstract : Transportation, together with transportation planning for goods, provides good conditions for economic growth and is a natural part of modern society. However, transportation has negative side effects, including emissions and traffic congestion. READ MORE