Search for dissertations about: "city logistics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 33 swedish dissertations containing the words city logistics.

2. 1. Construction Logistics in a City Development Setting

   Author : Mats Janné; Anna Fredriksson; Martin Rudberg; Per Erik Eriksson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Construction logistics; Construction logistics setups; Third-party logistics;

   Abstract : With the current urbanization trend, there is an increased need for city development, i.e. to build apartment buildings, hospitals, schools and infrastructure in cities and urban areas to meet the rising demands. At the same time, land is increasingly seen as a finite resource. READ MORE

4. 2. Towards a Business Model for Viable City Logistics Initiatives : The role of financial continuity, externalities and stakeholders

   Author : Konstantina Katsela; Förpackningslogistik; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; City logistics; Business Model; Stakeholders; Financial Continuity; Cost Structure; Revenue Streams; Externalities; Cost of Externalities; Economy of Scale;

   Abstract : Viable city logistics are built on a sound business model that considers the financial viability and performance, and the role of externalities and stakeholders. To this end, the purpose of this dissertation is to increase understanding of how a business model can contribute to achieving viable city logistics initiatives. READ MORE

5. 3. Customer Benefits in City Logistics : Towards Viable Urban Consolidation Centres

   Author : Henrik Johansson; Dan Andersson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Urban Consolidation Centre (UCC) is a city logistics initiative that has the potential to increase the efficiency of urban freight delivery systems while reducing negative environmental and social effects caused by freight vehicles. One important issue that have hindered longevity of this initiative is its viability, both the financial viability and acceptance from affected stakeholders (also called UCC customers). READ MORE

6. 4. Construction Logistics Solutions in Urban Areas

   Author : Mats Janné; Martin Rudberg; Anna Fredriksson; Michael Browne; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; construction logistics; construction logistics centres; third-party logistics; governance; stakeholders;

   Abstract : More and more people are living in, or moving to, urban areas than ever before. This attraction to urban areas means that new houses and work places are needed. Building new houses or renovating older housing stock is a natural way for a city to evolve. However, the end products of construction projects are produced at their place of consumption. READ MORE

7. 5. The Economic Considerations of a Sustainable City Logistics-based Business Model

   Author : Konstantina Katsela; Förpackningslogistik; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

   Abstract : City logistics initiatives are often conceived as enablers to address the challenges related to the supply and disposal of goods in city centres. Several such city logistics initiatives have been tested to address these challenges. READ MORE