Search for dissertations about: "trucking"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the word trucking.

  2. 1. In a Man´s World : Tolkninger av lovbrudd gjort i langtransportens yrkeskontekst

    Author : Vanja Lundgren Sørli; Henrik Tham; Eva Tiby; Kjersti Ericsson; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : structures; gender; masculinity; normalization; Key words: Long-distance trucking; occupational crime; techniques of neutralization; ; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP;

    Abstract : Criminological studies have shown that economical and/or occupational crimes are committed within all examined trades and occupations. This is also a fact in the gendered occupational context the Norwegian and Swedish long-distance trucking trade constitutes. READ MORE

  4. 2. On Supply Chain Incentive Alignment: Insights from a cash supply chain and a trucking service supply chain

    Author : Johan Lundin; Teknisk logistik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Supply chain management; Incentive alignment; Cash supply chain; Trucking service supply chain; Mixed methods research;

    Abstract : This dissertation presents a framework for describing, a process for identifying, and a model for evaluating misalignments in the supply chain when varying elements such as structure, processes, and management components. The developed approach makes it possible to address and improve the alignment of supply chain structures, processes, and management components. READ MORE

  5. 3. Transport Tax Policy Simulations and Satellite Accounting within a CGE Framework

    Author : Richard Johnsson; Stef Proost; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Business and economics; Ekonomi; Business and economics; Ekonomi; nationalekonomi; Economics;

    Abstract : Dissertation in Economics to be publicly examined in Hörsal 2, Uppsala University, on Thursday, March 6, 2003 at 10:15 am for the degree of doctor of philosophy. The examination will be conducted in English. READ MORE

  6. 4. Vägval : lastbilsförare i fjärrtrafik - perspektiv på yrkeskultur och genus

    Author : Eddy Nehls; Billy Ehn; Magnus Berg; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; gender; masculinity; working culture; reflexivity; truck-driver; male myths; trucker; gender equality; freedom; participant observation; haulage business; class;

    Abstract : This thesis is an ethnological study of the truck-driver profession and an examination of the prerequisites for sexual equality and diversity in the haulage branch. The aim is to: from a cultural perspective, with a special focus on gender and masculinity, study truck-drivers as an occupational group. READ MORE

  7. 5. 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