Search for dissertations about: "logistics activities"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 120 swedish dissertations containing the words logistics activities.

  2. 1. Third Party Logistics : Outsourcing Logistics in Partnerships

    Author : Dan Andersson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Logistics; Third-Party Logistics; Contract Logistics; Outsourcing; Partnerships; Operational Alliances; Physical Distribution; Materials Management;

    Abstract : The purpose of this dissertation is to contribute the body of knowledge of the outsourcing of logistics services in integrated relationships between a shipper ( e.g. a manufacturer) and a logistics service provider (e.g. READ MORE

  4. 2. 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

  5. 3. 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

  6. 4. Complexity in transportation and logistics systems : A conceptual approach to modelling and analysis

    Author : Jonas Waidringer; Chalmers; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; management; measurement; logistics; modelling; complexity; transportation;

    Abstract : The basis for the thesis is to assess the usefulness of describing and analysing transportation and logistics systems as being complex systems. The reason and assumption being that in the future more integrated and sophisticated systems and solutions will be demanded. READ MORE

  7. 5. Organizing Timebased Distribution in Transnational Corporations : Interaction Between Logistics and Organizational Structures

    Author : Andreas Norrman; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Logistics; Physical Distribution; Timebased Distribution; Organizational Structure; Responsibility; Distribution Centre; Administrative Centre; Transnational Corporations; Ownership; Uncertainty;

    Abstract : Currently, physical distribution structures for industrial goods are changing. This change is expected to increase in scope over the next few years, facilitated by the advancement of Information Technology and transport systems, and the removal of border frictions. READ MORE