Search for dissertations about: "logistics costs"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 125 swedish dissertations containing the words logistics costs.

  1. 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

  2. 2. Exploring Third-Party Logistics and Partnering in Construction : A Supply Chain Management Perspective

    Author : Andreas Ekeskär; Martin Rudberg; Per Erik Eriksson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Case study; construction; construction management; construction industry; supply chain management; logistics; third-party logistics; logistics management; partnering;

    Abstract : The construction industry is associated with problems such as low productivity and high costs. This has been highlighted in several government-funded reports in both Sweden and in the UK during the course of over two decades. READ MORE

  3. 3. Reverse Logistics Systems : an Interorganisational Perspective, Focusing on Paper Recycling

    Author : Maria Huge-Brodin; Sten Wandel; Helén Anderson; Susanne Hertz; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Reverse Logistics; Recycling; Paper; Interorganisational; Case studies;

    Abstract : The purpose of the study is to describe and analyse reverse logistics systems. The study is a qualitative case study, and the main case comprise three actors: a supplier of recycled paper; their customer, the paper mill, and the transport provider linking the customer and supplier. Reference cases are recycling electronics and recycling cars. READ MORE

  4. 4. Logistics management operationalised in a healthcare context : Understanding care chain effectiveness through logistics management theories and systems theory

    Author : Malin Wiger; Mats Abrahamsson; Mattias Elg; Fredrik Nilsson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Logistics management; Supply chain management; Logistics system; Systems theory; Operationalisation; Care chain effectiveness; Healthcare; Health services sector;

    Abstract : Healthcare improvements is constantly relevant and an important topic. Healthcare is frequently being called upon to be more cost-efficient and still fulfil demands regarding waiting times, quality and availability. READ MORE

  5. 5. Integrating logistics in outsourcing decisions

    Author : Anna M K Fredriksson; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; outsourcing process; logistics; supply networks; outsourcing;

    Abstract : Outsourcing decisions are strategic and complex. Logistics can have a major impact on achieving cost-saving goals related to outsourcing and plays an important role when outsourcing but is seldom the focus when outsourcing processes are described and discussed in the literature. READ MORE