Search for dissertations about: "logistics risks"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 31 swedish dissertations containing the words logistics risks.

  2. 1. On Managing Disruption Risks in the Supply Chain - the DRISC model

    Author : Ulf Paulsson; Företagsekonomiska institutionen; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; supply chain vulnerability; Management of enterprises; Riskhantering; Företagsledning; management; Risk Management and Safety engineering; logistics.; supply chain management; risk management; business continuity management; supply chain risks; disruption risks; supply chain disturbances; Supply chain risk management; supply chain disruptions;

    Abstract : Background Today's modern, industrialized society is based on globalization, specialization and mass-production. It is a society dependent upon highly integrated, continuously ongoing supply chain flows. READ MORE

  4. 2. Quality-driven logistics

    Author : Roy Andersson; Högskolan i Borås; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TQM; risk management; supply chain; demand chain; agile; six sigma; lean; quality management;

    Abstract : The overall objective of this thesis is to describe and explain how different quality management philosophies can be combined in the supply/demand chain, in order to contribute to its resilience. The analysis is both quantitative and qualitative, based on theory and literature related to TQM, Lean, Agile and Six Sigma, one literature study and three case studies that were performed in companies. READ MORE

  5. 3. A Constructive Approach to the Interaction between Risk and Logistics - A Study of Total Offers in the Aerospace Industry

    Author : Jenny Svanberg; Förpackningslogistik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Air transport technology; Constructive Approach; Total Offer; Aircraft Industry; Uncertainty; Risk Analysis; Logistics; Inbound Logistics; Lufttransportteknik;

    Abstract : Total offers have become increasingly common in the aircraft industry during recent years. The total offers bring on challenges as well as possibilities for the providers of engine maintenance. The possibilities, increased profitability and efficiency, are depending on how the organisation copes with the challenges. READ MORE

  6. 4. Green Logistics through Modal Shift - exploring the role of the transport capacity contract

    Author : Fredrik Eng Larsson; Teknisk logistik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; green logistics; modal shift; mode choice; capacity management; supply chain contracting; intermodal transport;

    Abstract : Among policy-makers in Europe the modal shift - a shift från polluting modes of freight transport to less polluting modes - has been a popular suggestion for reducing CO2-emissions of transportation. In particular, intermodal road-rail solutions, where a combination of road and rail transport is utilized to move trailers and containers, have been stressed as an important measure to reach de desired reduction in emissions. READ MORE

  7. 5. On interactions between Packaging and Logistics - Exploring implications of technological developments

    Author : Daniel Hellström; Förpackningslogistik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Teknik; Supply Chain; Case study; Simulation; Radio Frequency Identification; Technological sciences; Retail; Packaging; Logistics;

    Abstract : Packaging is a fundamental element in logistics systems. Packaging not only affects every logistical activity; it is also recognised as having a significant impact on logistics costs and performance. READ MORE