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Showing result 6 - 10 of 53 swedish dissertations containing the words logistics relationships.

2. 6. 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. 7. 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

5. 8. Engaging in green logistics: An eye on shippers, logistics service providers, and their interactions

   Author : Amer Jazairy; Lars Bengtsson; Robin von Haartman; Andreas Feldmann; Maria Huge-Brodin; KTH; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Interactions; logistics relationships; LSP; GSCM; logistics buyer; environmental sustainability; third-party logistics; Sweden; Industriell ekonomi och organisation; Industrial Economics and Management;

   Abstract : The logistics and transport industry places a heavy load on the environment, causing various harms such as air pollution, global warming and resource depletion. The logistics and supply chain management literature assigns the largest share of responsibility for alleviating such harms to two supply chain actors: shippers (i.e. READ MORE

6. 9. Adaptive Logistics - Using Complexity Theory to Facilitate Increased Effectiveness in Logistics

   Author : Fredrik Nilsson; Förpackningslogistik; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; complexity thinking ; epistemology; logistics; logistics systems ; paradigm; Teknik; Technological sciences; complexity theory ;

   Abstract : Logistics is gaining increased attention in companies since interconnectivity is increasing, and the interdependence among actors is enhanced due to challenges organizations are facing today (market changes, novel strategies, and technological improvements). While the logistics discipline has been characterized by an efficiency focus based on positivistic assumptions, the challenges of today require a focus on effectiveness i. READ MORE

7. 10. Towards greener supply chains : Inclusion of environmental activities in relationships between logistics service providers and shippers

   Author : Uni Martinsen (Sallnäs); Maria Huge-Brodin; Maria Björklund; Joseph Sarkis; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Green supply chain management; inter-organisational relationships; environmental activities; logistics service providers; shippers;

   Abstract : It is well-recognised that companies are under pressure to take responsibility for the environmental impact of their operations. Logistics service providers (LSPs), who through their transport and logistics operations have a large negative impact on the environment, are one type of supply chain actor that is under such pressure. READ MORE