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Gidske, Daniel, and Linnéa Sjögren. "Internationell handel och möjligheter med Cross Trade sändningar : Minska barriärerna med utnyttjandet av Cross Trade." Thesis, Tekniska Högskolan, Högskolan i Jönköping, JTH, Industriell organisation och produktion, 2017. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-38052.
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Bilovodska, Olena. "Eco-friendly innovative packaging in trade logistics." Thesis, ДВНЗ "Київський національний економічний університет імені Вадима Гетьмана", 2020. https://er.knutd.edu.ua/handle/123456789/15680.
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Packaging makes transportation of the product easier, as well as product movement in the market and also helps with the understanding and acceptance of the innovative product and its manufacturer by consumers, helps to create the impression. In terms of product promotion, packaging is an effective method of promoting a product that facilitates its sale without any change in qualities. So, the scientific and practical approach to the development of ecofriendly packaging is formed, the approach is based on the results of the marketing research.Упаковка полегшує транспортування товару, а також рух товару на ринку, допомагає зрозуміти та прийняти новий товар, його виробника споживачами, допомагає створити враження. З точки зору просування товару, упаковка – це ефективний метод просування товару, який сприяє його продажу без будь-яких змін у якості. Отже, в роботі сформовано науково-практичний підхід до розробки екологічно чистої упаковки, підхід базується на результатах маркетингового дослідження.
Упаковка облегчает транспортировку продукта, а также перемещение продукта на рынке, помогает понять и принять новый продукт, его производителя потребителями, помогает создать впечатление. С точки зрения продвижения товара, упаковка – это эффективный метод продвижения товара, который облегчает его продажу без каких-либо изменений в качестве. Поэтому в работе сформирован научно-практический подход к разработке эко-упаковки, который основан на результатах маркетингового исследования.
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Chiu, Rong-Her. "Logistics performance of liner shipping in Taiwan." Thesis, Cardiff University, 1996. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.318965.
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Singgih, Shinta Milasari. "Banana supply chains in Indonesia and Australia : a bargaining theory approach /." [St. Lucia, Qld.], 2004. http://www.library.uq.edu.au/pdfserve.php?image=thesisabs/absthe18750.pdf.
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Hedgren, Amanda, and Daniel Genberg. "Multi criteria decision making approach for strategic evaluation of environmental trade-off solution in logistics : A case study at Northvolt." Thesis, Luleå tekniska universitet, Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle, 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-85731.
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The purpose of this thesis is to investigate to what extent the environmental agenda should be taken into consideration during the project phase of logistics at Northvolt. The objective is to build an optimization model for route planning with a trade-off solution for three criteria; cost, emission and time. An abductive research approach is used. The empirical data was collected quantitatively in accordance with cross-industry standard process for data mining. The results obtained from the optimization model were based on an emission calculation framework and weights assigned to the three selected criteria by five decision makers. These results are compared to an as-is analysis of current and of historical transportations as well as to expected future transportations. These results provide insights and emphasize the importance of agility in decision making aiming at the reduction of emissions. The analysis shows that increased costs do not have a clear correlation with reduced emissions or transportation time. It also demonstrates that transporting goods on sea would increase the transportation time but decrease the emissions. The conclusions of the study are that costs can be reduced by 8%, emissions by 6% and transportation time by 14%, compared to their current operations. Short-term recommendations address the need of being agile in the route planning and analyse each shipment individually where the weights of the criteria should be alternated depending on the status of the project. This requires increased communication with the installation team on site and negotiation of contractual rates from additional ports in Sweden. Long-term recommendations emphasise the importance of developing and using emission key performance indicators to set targets in combination with a strategy in order to steer daily operations.
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Ermolaev, Andrey. "Efficiency Of Road Transport Intermediaries In International Trade." Master's thesis, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2015. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-205783.
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The thesis is to provide comprehensive efficiency analysis of road transport intermediaries in terms of international trade between the Commonwealth of Independent States and the European Union. The analysis establishes particular patterns and provides solutions of how to increase financial effectiveness of the supply chain in case freight forwarding companies are involved in the process.
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Weber, Mary Margaret. "The effect of information technology on retail logistics." The Ohio State University, 1990. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1299530060.
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Dalkilic, Veysel Ugur. "A supply chain approach to shelf space allocation." Auburn, Ala., 2007. http://repo.lib.auburn.edu/2007%20Spring%20Theses/DALKILIC_VEYSEL_28.pdf.
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Kaša, Daniel. "Význam nových trendů v logistice pro rozvoj mezinárodního obchodu." Master's thesis, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2012. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-162274.
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This thesis deals with new trends in the field of logistics and its importance for the development of international trade. The main goal is to analyze logistics as a whole in today's holistic approach to understand the Supply Chain Management, the current state and development of the last years of the most important transport modes and analyze the main determinants with the biggeste influence in shaping current and future developments in the field of logistics.
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Amaral, Juliana Ventura. "Trade-offs de custos logísticos." Universidade de São Paulo, 2012. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/12/12136/tde-12112012-142501/.
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Ao longo das últimas décadas, a crescente pressão competitiva vem ampliando a necessidade de empenho integrado da logística para melhorar, conjuntamente, o atendimento aos consumidores e a lucratividade. O atendimento aos clientes pede o oferecimento de nível de serviço que maximize as utilidades de tempo e de lugar e a busca pela geração de lucros reconhece que a logística, ao oferecer o nível de serviço definido, deve minimizar seu custo total. O custo total logístico não responde às normais técnicas de corte de custos: os custos logísticos movem-se em diferentes direções e a redução de um custo invariavelmente conduz ao aumento de outros custos ou à diminuição do serviço oferecido ao cliente. Como consequência, os profissionais logísticos precisam identificar e explorar os trade-offs de custos logísticos para encontrar e sustentar o balanço entre os custos incorridos e o serviço oferecido. Nesse contexto, o objetivo da presente dissertação foi verificar se os profissionais logísticos: (1) têm conhecimento dos trade-offs de custos logísticos e (2) avaliam os trade-offs de custos logísticos, ao desenharem e implementarem suas soluções. Para atingir esses objetivos, este trabalho caracterizou as atividades logísticas e seus respectivos elementos de custos, explorou o conceito do custo total e sua utilização na determinação das soluções, identificou os trade-offs de custos existentes entre as atividades logísticas, e apresentou e exemplificou modelos de mensuração dos impactos econômico-financeiros dos trade-offs. Tomando esse arcabouço teórico como base, os constructos e o questionário foram definidos. O questionário foi aplicado a profissionais logísticos das maiores empresas brasileiras industriais e comerciais, segundo a Revista Exame Melhores e Maiores do ano base 2010, e 73 respostas foram obtidas. Os resultados indicaram que os profissionais logísticos sabem que os trade-offs de custos logísticos existem, mas não têm clara a percepção que o custo total é determinado por esses trade-offs e que a redução individual dos custos pode aumentá-lo e não diminuí-lo. A pesquisa também evidenciou que a avaliação dos trade-offs é enfatizada em soluções de grande amplitude e que há uma defasagem entre as informações contábeis necessárias e as informações efetivamente recebidas. Foram também expostos fatores associados ao conhecimento e à avaliação dos trade-offs e elaborados mapas perceptuais que articularam os setores econômicos a esses constructos.In recent decades, competitive pressures have been enhancing the need for an integrated effort of logistics to improve customer satisfaction and company\'s profit. Customer satisfaction demands a service level that maximizes time and place utility and the search for profit acknowledges that logistics, at a given customer service level, should minimize its total cost. Total cost does not respond to usual cost-cutting techniques: logistics costs move in different directions and reductions in one cost invariably increase other costs or decrease the customer service level. Consequently, logistics professionals need to identify and explore logistics cost trade-offs to find and sustain the right balance of cost and service. In this context, the goal of this master\'s thesis was to verify if logistics professionals: (1) know the logistics cost trade-offs and (2) analyze trade-offs when they design and implement a solution. To achieve these objectives, this work characterized logistics activities and their costs, explored total cost concept and its application in solutions design, identified cost trade-offs among logistics activities, and presented and exemplified models to measure economic and financial impacts of trade-offs. Based on this theoretical framework, the constructs and the questionnaire were defined. The questionnaire was applied to logistics professionals of the largest Brazilian commercial and industrial firms in the base year 2010, according to \"Revista Exame Melhores e Maiores\", and 73 answers were obtained. The results showed that logistics professionals know that logistics cost trade-offs exist, but do not have a clear understanding that total cost is determined by these trade-offs and that individual cost-cutting techniques may lead to greater costs. Furthermore, the results have also revealed that tradeoff analysis is emphasized in wide range solutions and that there is a considerable gap between the required accounting information and that one offered. Finally, factors associated with trade-offs knowledge and analysis were shown and perceptual maps articulating economic sectors to these constructs were elaborated.
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Yeung, Ho-wah Alice. "A customer responsive model for managing the clothing industry supply chain in China's Pearl River Delta." Click to view the E-thesis via HKUTO, 2006. http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkuto/record/B36585518.
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Hanžl, Václav. "Význam námořní dopravy ve světové ekonomice: současné trendy." Master's thesis, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2009. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-11020.
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This paper deals with current status of maritime transport and emphasizes its importance for the World economy. It shows some of the current trends of this mode of transport. A characteristics of the maritime transport development and its classification is given in the theoretical part of this paper.
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Frídl, Adam. "Možnosti využití zelené logistiky v zahraničním obchodě firmy." Master's thesis, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2015. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-264418.
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This master thesis deals with effects of green logistics onto logistics, which is closely connected to international trade. A part of this theses is also analysis of methods of green logistics used in company AB-InBev.
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Soltanova, Milana. "Logistika v zahraničním obchodě Ruské federace." Master's thesis, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2011. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-142112.
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Trade is the main form of international economic cooperation. The thesis deals with the logistics in foreign trade of the Russian Federation. The aim is to provide a clear overview of transport of Russia and to assess whether the transport infrastructure of the state corresponds to the structure of foreign trade.The thesis is divided into 5 chapters, where among the analysis of Russia's logistics are discussed current issues of the Transport Strategy of Russia (telematics, etc.)
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Jankůj, Robert. "Studie logistické koncepce pro obchodní síť." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta podnikatelská, 2008. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-221638.
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Shen, Liuying. "Internet-based e-commerce adoption for supply chain management among U.S. apparel companies /." free to MU campus, to others for purchase, 2003. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/mo/fullcit?p3099634.
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Kosek, Martin. "Uplatnění logistiky v mezinárodním obchodě." Master's thesis, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2012. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-162278.
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The aim of this diploma thesis is to analyze modern trends in logistics and its implications with international trade. Further, to describe recent and future changes in international trade on the basis of economical perspective of different world regions and its grouping. Great importance is here placed on logistics providers, because the connection between international trade and logistics is very close. Teoretical information described in the first part of this diploma thesis, are compared to the working of real interantional company.
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Kohler, Ulrich F. "Waste stream logistics : a strategic management model for waste-generating companies." Thesis, Bucks New University, 1999. https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.714443.
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Vogt, John Joseph. "The design principles and success factors for the operation of cross dock facilities in grocery and retail supply chains." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/50133.
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Dissertation (PhD)--Stellenbosch, 2004.ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The dissertation reflects the research done on the design principles and success factors for the operation of cross dock facilities in grocery and retail supply chains. The cross dock is a particular facility in the supply chain where goods are received from suppliers, sorted without storage of the goods, and then efficiently moved to downstream customers. Cross docks are not a new operation. However, the use in high volume grocery and retail operational capabilities is poorly understood and is not uniquely defined. The problem is that cross docks are often seen as extensions of warehouses. The same personnel, systems and processes are applied and the efficiency potential of the cross dock is not achieved. Warehouses are orientated towards storing the full range of product and allowing the pick to be done from this storage buffer to provide any or all of these products to a customer. Cross docks will only handle products that are used in larger quantities and that are sent to most, if not all, the customers. The cross dock is therefore distinct and very different from the traditional warehouse. The published research tends to focus on the technical aspects of the cross dock layout. This research is primarily in the scheduling of the trucks into the yard of the facility; the allocation of trucks to specific doors of the facility; and the allocation of doors to receiving and despatch functions within the facility. Very little information or research reflects the design principles and success factors for the cross dock and its supply chain. The only classification of the cross dock in the literature is whether the barcode is added to the item before or after receipt at the cross dock. For this research work a literature survey was conducted and five major operations were reviewed, in South Africa and the USA. The research empirically drew logical conclusions, which were tested in the operations and found to be correct. This allowed the design principles and success factors to be determined for a successful cross dock. The research extends the knowledge of the cross dock operation and design: - • A new classification for the feasible types of cross docks in the supply chain was developed. Three factors are shown to be of primary importance: - o Where in the supply chain the identification of specific items for a customer is done; o Where the sort is done for the items to be delivered to a customer; and o Whether the supplier is providing one product or multiple products to the sort. From these three factors, eight potential classifications could be defined. However, only three practical types of cross dock can be determined from these eight alternatives. These are named in this research as Cross Dock Managed Load (CML); Joint Managed Load (JML); and the Supplier Managed Load (SML). The cross dock is far more effective than the warehouse when the total work (excluding inventory) is considered. The earlier in the supply chain the product is identified for the use of the entire downstream supply chain, the more effective will be the total supply chain. Thus the greatest supply chain effectiveness possible is with the SML, then the JML and finally the CML. • The operation of a cross dock is very similar to a continuous manufacturing process. There is no buffer of stock to decouple the inbound and outbound processes, and the operation takes place in a restricted area. However, in the retail chain, the workload alters with different orders and different days. Daily load differences vary by as much as 90%. This results in vastly different workloads and variations of throughput. This is similar to a batch operation with highly variable workloads between batches. The literature recommends the use of Just in Time (JIT) practice for cross docks. This is inappropriate as its primary requirements are continuous full volume operation and continuous small improvements to achieve a balanced operation. The most appropriate method of process improvement is the Theory of Constraints (TO C) and not JlT. • The management must have a detailed, disciplined approach. This implies standardised methods of operation, and a high degree of training. Equally there is the requirement for a special type of personnel to operate the cross dock. These operating personnel must be able to operate with precision (i.e. very low error rates) and be able to maintain this capability for continuous periods. • The systems required for a successful operation must include the capabilities of Yard Management, WMS for cross docking, Order Management with Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN) capability and Track and Trace across the supply chain. The items need to be identified by a barcode. The information required on the barcode will be determined by. the information systems capability of the least advanced service provider in the supply chain. If this service provider can receive and transmit all the data required for the supply chain from and to the other members, then the barcode need only be an identification number of the specific item. The data pertaining to the items is then passed from system to system in the supply chain. If data movement is not possible between all the parties in the entire supply chain, then the barcode must contain the information that will identify the item, the origin and the final delivery destination. If the items are delivered as part of a consignment, a further quantum of information is required to identify the total number of items in the consignment and the specific item within the consignment. • The research shows that the overall capability of the cross dock or its maximum capacity is the combination of the capability of the personnel and the cross dock design. Restrictions on either the personnel capability or the design of the cross dock, or both, severely reduces the effectiveness of the cross dock. • The previous research on the sequence of allocation of trucks to specific doors within the cross dock can be enhanced with a new sequencing method. The new method allocates the transport, in sequence of arrival, to the open door that either numrruses the walk distance in the facility; or maximises the completion of the consignments in order to minimise the area required to build the consignments; or a combination of both. The choice of these will be determined by the constraints imposed by the design of the building. This is an important extension as this ties the supply chain into the cross dock operation, rather than looking at the cross dock in isolation as has been done in this previous research. • The factors that influence the design of a cross dock as to its size, shape, number of doors, and the specifically required additional areas, is defined in detail. The principles of these factors and their inter-relationships and dependencies are used in a detailed design for a cross dock. The detailed design process is set out from data analysis through to the actual size calculations and layouts. Measurements of walk distance and sort movement are used to determine the most effective design. The design is shown to be considerably more effective than the older designs. This work has significantly extended the research on the design principles and success factors for implementation of cross docks in retail supply chains. The research derives a unique new classification for cross docks. An improvement is made to existing research on the allocation of the transport to particular doors in the cross dock. The operation, management and personnel are shown to require specific characteristics. The information systems required for effective cross docks is determined and defined. The identification of the individual items by barcode and the information required within the barcode depending on the information sophistication of the service providers in the supply chain is defined. A detail process to design a cross dock is evolved, with the full knowledge of the factors that must be considered and their interrelationships. Measurements to determine the effectiveness of the design are used to choose the most appropriate design. All these are then synthesised into a new design, which is far more effective than any of the other designs researched. The design process will produce a very effective cross dock as has been demonstrated with a new facility.
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Skelton, Alexandra Clara Hansa. "The motivations for material efficiency : incentives and trade-offs along the steel sector supply chain." Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2013. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.648109.
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Zhang, Abraham. "Impacts of business environment changes on global manufacturing supplychains: a study of the GPRD trade-production-logistics system." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2011. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B46583294.
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McBrien, Dominic Martin. "Reducing energy use by integration of the steel and aluminium supply chains." Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2014. https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.708386.
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Robinson, Gavin. "Horse supply in the English Civil War 1642-1646." Thesis, University of Reading, 2001. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.343177.
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Funke, Thomas Bernhard. "From farm to retail : costs and margins of selected food industries in South Africa." Pretoria : [s.n.], 2007. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-09162008-172432.
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Njokweni, Thobela. "Increasing competitiveness through the enhancement of logistics processes in the South African automotive industry." Thesis, Port Elizabeth Technikon, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/418.
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Logistics has become one of the automotive industry's most crucial sub-sectors. Previously, logistics had to step aside to make way for production considerations. Today it is regarded as being every bit as crucial as production in the global village. Advancement of logistics in South Africa is crucial because original equipment manufacturers are producing to developed world standards but are having to cope with low developing world logistics standards. The logistics processes that need to be enhanced in order for the South African automotive industry to be more competitive were investigated. To examine the main problem, three sub-problems were identified. The first sub-problem that has been identified dealt with logistics processes that will enhance the competitive advantage of the South African automotive industry. The second sub-problems looked at key logistics opportunities and threats to the environment in which South African motor manufactures trade. They were investigated by assessing the nature of the South African motor manufacturing industry. Finally, the third sub-problem investigated conclusions that can be arrived at concerning the appropriateness and strategic value of the analysis.
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Munim, Ziaul Haque, and Hans-Joachim Schramm. "The impacts of port infrastructure and logistics performance on economic growth: the mediating role of seaborne trade." SpringerOpen, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s41072-018-0027-0.
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Considering 91 countries with seaports, this study conducted an empirical inquiry into the broader economic contribution of seaborne trade, from a port infrastructure quality and logistics performance perspective. Investment in quality improvement of port infrastructure and its contribution to economy are often questioned by politicians, investors and general public. A structural equation model (SEM) is used to provide empirical evidence of significant economic impacts of port infrastructure quality and logistics performance. Furthermore, analysis of a multi-group SEM is performed by dividing countries into developed and developing economy groups. The results reveal that it is vital for developing countries to continuously improve the quality of port infrastructure as it contributes to better logistics performance, leading to higher seaborne trade, yielding higher economic growth. However, this association weakens as the developing countries become richer.
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Soosay, Claudine Antoinette. "Continuous innovation in logistics services : an empirical study of distribution centres /." View thesis, 2003. http://library.uws.edu.au/adt-NUWS/public/adt-NUWS20031020.143123/index.html.
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Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Western Sydney, 2003."A thesis presented to the University of Western Sydney in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy"--t.p. "March 2003" Bibliography: p. 347 - 381.
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Reis, Dinis Alexandre da Silva. "A Evolução da Distribuição Moderna em Portugal no Ramo Alimentar: a opção da subcontratação logística." Master's thesis, Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal. Escola Superior de Ciências Empresariais, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.26/7716.
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Mestre Em Ciências Empresariais - Ramo Gestão LogísticaNos últimos trinta anos têm sido significativas as alterações verificados no Comércio. As realidades existentes anteriormente são completamente distintas das atuais. O aumento do poder de compra, as expetativas e exigências dos consumidores, a realidade social, a disponibilidade de tempo, a inserção da mulher no mercado de trabalho, a melhoria das infraestruturas e os avanços tecnológicos são alguns dos inúmeros fatores que levaram a que o Comércio sofresse significativas alterações e em que as realidades existentes anteriormente sejam completamente distintas das atuais. A presente dissertação analisa como estas alterações levaram a um crescimento da distribuição moderna em relação às relações de comércio tradicional existentes em décadas atrás. Pretende-se estudar como a distribuição moderna alimentar em Portugal agiu face à opção de contratação de operadores logísticos e influenciou o seu desenvolvimento. O desenvolvimento desta temática é deveras interessante uma vez que procura não só perceber como cresceu a distribuição moderna como também perceber porquê, e aqui o binómio alteração da procura versus oferta tem um papel fundamental. Através de dados fornecidos por especialistas no ramo da Distribuição moderna e através de um enquadramento do tema na bibliografia já existente e de dados estatísticos, nomeadamente no que concerne ao volume de faturação da Distribuição moderna e ao volume de faturação de operadores logísticos em Portugal, pretende-se verificar se há uma relação direta entre a estratégia logística da distribuição moderna e crescimento de operadores logísticos. A subcontratação logística é então vetor fundamental na análise efetuada sendo que as opiniões a recolher devem levar a concluir ou não que os operadores logísticos estão capacitados e têm as competências suficientes ou podem melhorar a oferta até aqui prestada. Procurar-se-á perceber como as tendências para o futuro da distribuição moderna são vistas pelas organizações em estudo nomeadamente no que concerne a processos a implementar, performance para melhorar, desafios ao nível do e-commerce e das relações com fornecedores.
Abstract: the last thirty years have been significant changes recorded in the Trade. The previously existing realities are quite different from today. The increase in purchasing power , the expectations and demands of consumers , the social reality , the availability of the time , the inclusion of women in the labour market , improving infrastructure and technological advances are some of the many factors that lead to Trade suffered significant changes and the previously existing realities are completely different from today. This dissertation analyzes how these changes have led to a growth of modern distribution in relation to traditional trade relations existing in decades ago. The aim is to study how the modern food distribution in Portugal acted face the option of hiring logistics operators and influenced its development. The development of this theme is very interesting as it seeks not only to see how grown modern distribution but also to see why, and here the binomial change in the demand versus supply plays a key role. Through data provided by experts in the field of modern distribution and through a theme framework in existing literature and statistical data, particularly with regard to the volume of turnover of modern distribution and volume of billing logistics operators in Portugal, want to check if there is a direct relationship between the strategy of modern logistics distribution and growth of logistics operators. Logistics outsourcing is so fundamental vector in the analysis carried out and that the views collected must lead to the conclusion or not that logistics operators are trained and have sufficient skills or can improve the offer so far provided. Search will be to see how the trends for the future of modern distribution are seen by the organizations under study in particular concerning the processes to implement, to improve performance, the challenges of e-commerce level and relations with suppliers. Search will be to see how the trends for the future of modern distribution are seen by the organizations under study in particular concerning the processes to implement, to improve performance, the challenges of e-commerce level and relations with suppliers.
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Коваль, Я. О. "Формування ефективної ринкової стратегії фірми: економічний, логістичний, маркетинговий та адміністративний імперативи." Master's thesis, Сумський державний унівеситет, 2019. http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/75957.
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У 20-му ст. усі сфери економіки зазнали значних змін. Так, деякі із галузей національних господарств утратили актуальність, а інші, як, наприклад, транспорт та сфера ІТ, набули нової актуальності й значення для економік країн, посівши провідні місця та відіграючи провідні ролі. Сьогодні, в умовах пов’язаності економік, виробників і споживачів, транспорт та логістика є визначальними для ефективних господарських зв’язків у глобальному бізнес-середовищі. Указані елементи системи не тільки сприяють розвитку економічних зв’язків, а й відіграють важливу роль у соціо-культурних та фінансових сферах. Так, рівень розвитку транспортної інфраструктури країн визначає обсяги експорту-імпорту, що, у свою чергу, позначається на величині ВВП країн (або ВРП територій) і, відповідно, рівні соціально-економічного життя громадян.
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Viswanathan, Ashok. "A statistical prediction model for the inspection process in an outbound automotive supply chain." Diss., Online access via UMI:, 2007.
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Thesis (M.S.)--State University of New York at Binghamton, Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science, Department of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering, 2007.Includes bibliographical references.
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Isolan, Ilaria. "Environmental economics models for efficient and sustainable logistics systems." Doctoral thesis, Università degli studi di Padova, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11577/3427294.
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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports that global warming poses a grave threat to the world’s ecological system and the human race. This phenomenon is very likely caused by increasing concentrations of carbon emissions, which mainly results from such human activities as fossil fuel burning and deforestation (IPCC, 2007). A powerful action is required to stabilize the rising temperatures, involving many countries with a common objective. As asserted by Stavins (2008), without an effective global climate agreement no result will be accomplished.
In order to mitigate global warming, the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU), and many countries have introduced some policies and mechanisms to contain the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions. Among these, one of the primary legislations is the European Union Emission Trading System (EU-ETS). On the contrary, other nations still consider the efforts to mitigate global warming as obstacles to striving for economic growth. Therefore, without a comprehensive engagement, some actors are advantaged and more competitive in the global economy. Some others, involved in emission saving policies, have to face stronger investments and restrictions, with the risk of suffering economic disadvantages.
Since the emissions released by companies’ operational activities into the air are one of the main causes of global climate change (He et al. 2015), businesses are becoming increasingly conscious of their carbon footprint and have begun to incorporate environmental thinking into their business strategy and supply chain management.
In order to help managers driving companies towards sustainable and efficient purchasing decisions, in this research work the Sustainable Economic Order Quantity (S-EOQ) Model introduced by Battini et al. (2014) is improved by developing a bi-objective lot-sizing model with two different objective functions to minimize (costs and emissions) and integrating the Cap and Trade regulatory policy (characteristic of the EU-ETS). This S-EOQ model is useful in practice to support managers in understanding the Pareto frontier shape linked to a specific purchasing problem, defining the cost-optimal and emission-optimal solutions and identifying a sustainable quantity to purchase when a Cap and Trade mitigation policy is present.
The model behavior is analyzed according to variation in the market carbon price and it is analytically demonstrated that today carbon prices are still far too low to motivate managers towards sustainable purchasing choices.
Moreover, two innovative bi-objective Sustainable Joint Economic Lot Size (S-JELS) Models under a Cap and Trade policy are introduced (applying the Cap and Trade regulation only to the buyer or to both buyer and supplier), in order to consider costs and emissions related to a two-echelon supply chain, not only to the buyer. By considering two different objective functions to minimize (costs and emissions), both economic and sustainable issues are equally considered and integrated in the contest of a supply chain. In this way, the models lead the Decision Makers to more sustainable and efficient logistic and purchasing solutions, considering a supply chain point of view. With the purpose of helping companies analyzing the trade-offs among different supplies, the S-JELS models can be run iteratively for many sourcing options, in order to build the Pareto frontiers for each supplier and compare then the frontier shapes, the cost-optimal solutions and the emission-optimal ones.
One of the two S-JELS models presented (the one with Cap and Trade regulation applied only to the buyer) is then integrated into a procedure for assessing a Sustainable Supplier Selection. The objective is to provide the managers with numerical KPI and user-friendly graphs, in order to help them on analysing the trade-offs among different supplies and on evaluating the selection criteria for each potential supplier in an easier, faster, analytical and correct way.
In the end, it is presented a case study from the manufacturing industry. The objective is to help managers on carrying out a Sustainable Supplier Selection between a Domestic and a Far East sourcing, by applying the S-JELS model integrated in an AHP supplier selection procedure. The model is exploited in order to provide the Decision Makers (DMs) with the tools for selecting the best sourcing option for their company. The DMs by iterating the solution process can obtain and compare different Pareto frontiers, being able to consider trade-offs before taking a purchasing strategy decision.Secondo l’Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), il riscaldamento globale rappresenta una grave minaccia per il sistema ecologico mondiale e quindi anche per l’umanità. Questo fenomeno è causato in gran parte dall'aumento di emissioni di CO2, derivanti principalmente da attività umane come la combustione fossile e la deforestazione (IPCC, 2007). Risulta quindi necessaria una decisa azione per stabilizzare le temperature in aumento, tale da coinvolgere molti Paesi per il raggiungimento di un obiettivo comune; come sostenuto da Stavins (2008), senza un efficace accordo globale non sarà possibile raggiungere alcun risultato. Al fine di mitigare il riscaldamento globale, le Nazioni Unite (ONU), l'Unione Europea (UE) e molti altri Paesi hanno introdotto politiche e meccanismi per contenere la quantità totale di emissioni di gas serra. Tra questi, una delle normative più rilevanti è l’European Union Emission Trading System (EU-ETS). Altre Nazioni, al contrario, considerano gli sforzi per mitigare il global warming un ostacolo alla loro crescita economica e risultano quindi avvantaggiate e più competitive rispetto a quei Paesi coinvolti in politiche per la riduzione delle emissioni. Dato che le emissioni rilasciate nell’aria dalle attività operative delle imprese sono una delle principali cause del cambiamento climatico globale (He et al., 2015), le aziende stanno prendendo consapevolezza del loro impatto ambientale e iniziano a seguire una filosofia più sostenibile sia a livello di strategia aziendale, che di gestione della supply chain. In questo lavoro di ricerca, il Sustainable Economic Order Quantity (S-EOQ) Model introdotto da Battini et al. (2014) viene perfezionato, al fine di aiutare i manager a guidare le aziende verso decisioni di acquisto sostenibili ed efficienti. Si sviluppa un modello di dimensionamento del lotto con due diverse funzioni obiettivo da minimizzare (costi ed emissioni), inoltre viene integrata la politica di regolamentazione Cap and Trade, caratteristica dell’EU-ETS. Questo modello S-EOQ risulta utile per varie ragioni: comprendere la forma della di frontiera di Pareto associata ad uno specifico problema di acquisto; definire le soluzioni ottimali in termini di costi e di emissioni; identificare una quantità sostenibile di acquisto quando è presente una politica di Cap and Trade delle emissioni. Il comportamento del modello viene analizzato in relazione alla variazione del prezzo delle emissioni di carbonio, dimostrando analiticamente che i prezzi attuali sono ancora troppo bassi per motivare i manager verso scelte di acquisto sostenibili. Inoltre, vengono introdotti due Sustainable Joint Economic Lot Size (S-JELS) Models nell'ambito di una politica di Cap and Trade (applicando la regolamentazione solo al buyer o sia al buyer che al supplier), in modo da considerare i costi e le emissioni relativi ad una catena di fornitura, non solo al buyer. Considerando due differenti funzioni obiettivo da minimizzare (i costi e le emissioni), le problematiche economiche e sostenibili sono ugualmente tenute in considerazione e integrate nel contesto di una supply chain. In questo modo, i modelli supportano i manager nel prendere decisioni logistiche e di acquisto più sostenibili ed efficienti, considerando il punto di vista della supply chain. Con lo scopo di aiutare le aziende ad analizzare i trade-off tra diverse forniture, i modelli S-JELS possono essere eseguiti iterativamente per varie opzioni di sourcing, al fine di costruire le frontiere di Pareto per ciascun fornitore e confrontare quindi le forme della frontiera, le soluzioni ottimali in termini di costi e in termini di emissioni. Uno dei due modelli S-JELS presentati (quello in cui la politica di Cap and Trade è applicata solo al buyer) viene inoltre integrato in una procedura per effettuare una Sustainable Supplier Selection. L'obiettivo è fornire ai decisori KPI numerici e grafici user-friendly, al fine di aiutarli ad analizzare i trade-off tra le diverse opzioni di fornitura e valutare quindi i criteri di selezione per ogni potenziale fornitore in modo più semplice, rapido, analitico e corretto. Infine, viene presentato un caso studio del settore manifatturiero. L'obiettivo è quello di aiutare i manager a condurre una Sustainable Supplier Selection tra un fornitore Nazionale ed uno collocato nel Far East, applicando il modello S-JELS, integrato in una procedura AHP per la selezione dei fornitori. Tale modello viene dunque impiegato per fornire ai Decision Makers (DMs) gli strumenti per selezionare la migliore opzione di approvvigionamento aziendale. I DMs, iterando il modello, possono ottenere e confrontare diverse frontiere di Pareto, valutando così i trade-off prima di prendere una decisione in merito alla strategia di acquisto.
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Сотник, Ірина Миколаївна, Ирина Николаевна Сотник, Iryna Mykolaivna Sotnyk, Юрій Олександрович Мазін, Юрий Александрович Мазин, Yurii Oleksandrovych Mazin, Юлія Володимирівна Чорток, Юлия Владимировна Чорток, and Yuliia Volodymyrivna Chortok. "Conceptual bases of forming ecological and economic mechanism for logistic system management at the trade enterprise." Thesis, "Ико-Консулт" Варна, 2013. http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/33971.
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В статті запропоновані концептуальні засади еколого-економічного механізму управління логістичною системою торговельного підприємства. Механізм сприяє формуванню ефективної природоохоронної політики торгового підприємства. Запропоновані показники оцінки ефективності еколого-економічного управління логістичною истсемою торговельного підприємства.
При цитуванні документа, використовуйте посилання http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/33971В статье предложены концептуальные основы эколого-экономического механизма управления логистической системой торгового предприятия. Механизм способствует формированию эффективной природоохранной политики торговогопредприятия. Предложены также показатели для оценки этой эффективности. При цитировании документа, используйте ссылку http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/33971
There are proposed the conceptual bases of ecological and economic mechanism for logistic system management at the trade enterprise. Mechanism contributes to effective environmental policy of commercial enterprises. Its efficiency can be estimate by using the complex of proposed indicators. When you are citing the document, use the following link http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/33971
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Fojtíčková, Petra. "Tvorba logistické koncepce v obchodní organizaci s mezinárodním působením." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta podnikatelská, 2021. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-443099.
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The diploma thesis deals with the logistics concept in a selected company with a focus on distribution channels in international trade. The theoretical part of the work is focused on clarifying the concepts that are related to the issue. The analytical part is focused on the analysis of distribution with a focus on distribution channels to the individual countries in which it operates. In the last part of the work, based on the obtained and analyzed data, own proposals for solving the identified shortcomings are proposed.
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Fourie, Quinton. "The influence of inbound and outbound logistics on the competitiveness of the South African automobile industry." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020217.
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The South African automotive industry has been identified as an important influence on the economy of South Africa. In particular, it plays a role in job creation in a country with high unemployment rates. However, being linked to a global industry, its competitive position and future relevance have come into question on numerous occasions. After a period of isolation and protection, the local industry had to enter global competition. The competitive playing field had suddenly widened from companies competing locally amongst each other for local market share, to competing globally for international sales. In addition it was found that competition was not only limited to opposing brands but also existed within the subsidiaries of the same brand. The reason for this was the existence of overcapacity in the manufacturing facilities internationally. Coupled with this, most of the dominant vehicle manufacturers were creating more capacity in developing markets to support demand as well as to benefit from cheaper resources. There are of course many influencing factors on the competitive position of such an important industry. The value chain has been identified as a tool to analyse and compare the activities within rival businesses or industry role players. Two primary activities within the value chain are inbound logistics and outbound logistics. The objective of the research was to investigate the influence of inbound and outbound logistics on the competitiveness of the South African automotive industry. A literature review created the conceptual framework for the research. It was necessary to discuss the automotive industry in a global sense to understand the history and trends of the development within the industry. It was also necessary to understand the South African automotive industry within this context to identify its place and relevance in global terms. It was found that, although important to the local economy, the local industry was not a dominant force to be reckoned with and was in fact being over taken by many of its competitors. Part of this investigation was spent on the development of the local industry in a protected environment and what it meant for the growth of local content and exports. This was also important as the component manufacturers based in South Africa need critical mass to create an efficient platform to be globally competitive. It was found that historic development programmes did not do much to improve this aspect but there is optimism about the latest programme which promotes an increase in production volumes. The state of logistics in South Africa was critically analysed to understand the influence it has on the automotive industry. It was found that although the logistics infrastructure within South Africa is the best in Africa, it is behind the standards of its competitors. This is influencing the automotive industry as a result of inadequate rail infrastructure. The reason for this was that most of the freight which was being transported by road would be more efficiently transported by rail. The cost of logistics was also found to be high in South Africa and skills were also a concern to improve the current situation. A research questionnaire was created from the findings of the literature review. The questionnaire formed the primary research tool for this study. The sample was identified as respondents from vehicle assemblers and component manufacturers who would have sufficient knowledge of this topic. It was found that inbound and outbound logistics costs formed a relatively large component of total costs. The high levels of imported parts being used as well as export levels added to the logistics costs. This also caused uneconomical inventory levels as stock needed to be kept for longer periods before being replenished. The respondents were also aware of the fact that rail would improve the situation if the infrastructure was sufficient. The respondents seemed to be of the opinion that the skills of the employees responsible for logistics were not a major influencing factor and that logistics service providers were in addition, not creating an overwhelming cost improvement. The incentive programmes were also not seen to be doing much to address the influence of logistics on the automotive industry.
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Colesky, Yolanda. "Investigating sustainable supply chain practices within the luxury brand market." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/14917.
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Luxury fashion brands seem to contradict sustainability. The values of sustainability are commonly associated with terms such as sharing, collaboration, austerity, and collective thinking. Luxury, however, is associated with excess, self-indulgence, delight and decadence (Kapferer & Bastien, 2012:360). Further paradoxes exist where the apparel of the luxury consumer is often manufactured by labourers in low wage-paying producing countries. High wastage is evident in the seasonality of the fashion industry. However, work opportunities are created by the fickleness of the fashion industry and the constant need to own the most current designs (Black, 2012:8). Owing to the high visibility of luxury fashion and the contractions between one -- on the one hand -- supplying income to families by way of employment and -- on the other hand -- not complying to sustainable international human resource practices, fashion brands are the focus of many non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that use the mass media to expose any social wrongdoing in the industry. Luxury fashion brands are constantly in the spotlight, as highlighted in articles posted by the Clean Clothes campaign, a custodian for employees in the global garment industries; Greenpeace; and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). An example of such practices was when Greenpeace reported in 2009 that shoe brands such as Timberland and Clarks were manufactured from leather sourced from the hides of cattle in illegally deforested areas in Brazil. This provided negative publicity for these luxury shoe brands as well as for the Brazilian government that was financing this project (Vurro, Russo & Perrini, 2009:609). The luxury fashion brand industry, as well as the consumers of luxury fashion labels, are accused -- often only for the sake of sensationalism -- of living in the lap of luxury whilst maintaining a supply chain that is riddled with unsustainable practices. The social structure and hierarchy of patrons within a community have, since the Middle Ages, been signalled by the clothes they wore. Social class was a birthright. Today, sporting luxury brands continues to serve as status symbols, but unlike mediaeval times, it is not limited to people with a high social standing at birth as one can work for status, and purchase the items because one deserves them. (Han, Nunes, & Drèze, 2010:15). In 2009, during the International Herald Tribune (IHT) Suzy Menkes, the fashion editor at The Herald, called for “luxury”’ and “fashion” to be separated. Luxury prides itself in its handcrafted garments manufactured by respected tradesmen in the industry. The outcome is that the manufactured goods are made to last a lifetime (Gibson, 2012:23).
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Slámová, Veronika. "Studie logistické koncepce v mezinárodním obchodu." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta podnikatelská, 2014. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-224601.
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This thesis deals with logistics concepts in international trade in Holek Production Company, which is engaged in the manufacture of steam ironers. Thesis described based on theoretical knowledge and evaluted logistics concept for export steam ironers in the USA. Thesis proposed the alternative for packaging produckt and recommended transport company for export steam ironers.
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Demse, Habtesilase Ketema. "Challenges of Multimodal Transport Services:The Case of Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Service Enterprise : Ethiopia- Sweden-Denmark and UK trade routes operation." Thesis, Linnéuniversitetet, Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF), 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-79286.
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Abstract Purpose: is to identify the challenges of multimodal transport service of ESLSE in the Europe trade routes operation from origin up to destination and to analyze the contribution of network partners to ESLSE solving these challenges. Design\Data collection\Approach: This thesis relied on qualitative research design in order to identify the key challenges of multimodal transport services and to show how the network partners contribute to solving these challenges. Moreover, to achieve the objective of the study, semi structure interviews were used, and the responses from 14 experts were analyzed. Theoretical framework: The theoretical base and concepts are used to determine the theoretical boundaries of the research. It provides an overview of the literature that exists in the challenges of multimodal transport services. The theoretical framework firstly encompassed the logistics performance and personnel, followed by the description of multimodal transport services, customs facilitation, ICT, infrastructure, network partner integration and port administration. Lastly, theoretical synthesis is developed that are identified from the theory to demonstrate the interrelationship between individual concepts. Findings: The findings of this study revealed that multimodal transport service was impacted by a number of challenges even if the network partners contributed some solutions. The results of the study showed that the lack of skilled logistics personnel; poor ICT system; lack of integration between network partners; lack of effective infrastructure; inadequate and ineffective capacity of trucks; material theft; corruption; security risk; lack of prompt response in the operation between network partners; monopoly of the operation by ESLSE; and lack of quality of transported cargo are the main challenges for multimodal transport services. Managerial implication: For managers of network partners, it is recommended that they should be aware that the challenge of multimodal transport service is the result of poor ICT systems; lack of integration between network partners; lack of effective infrastructure; lack of skilled logistic personnel; inadequate and ineffective capacity of trucks; material theft; corruption; security risk; lack of quality of transported cargo; and lack of prompt response in the operation between the network partners Hence, they should take action to solve the problems by integrating with shipping agents and steering committees such as customers office, transport minister, and maritime authority. Moreover, the shipping agents managers can use the results of the study to enhance their contribution in order to solve the challenges of multimodal transport services by communicating with the ESLSE. Limitations: The small sample size without adequately diverse geographical spread and sample of shipping agents and dry ports since the study is only limited to Europe trade routes and it did not take in to consideration other continents like Africa and Asia which could have given additional information on the topic. The sample of shipping agent and dry ports was limited with 3 out of 11 and 3 out of 7 respectively. Originality\Value: This thesis is one of the first to analyze the challenges of multimodal transport in the case of Ethiopia to Europe trade operation by interviewing both the ESLSE and shipping agents.
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Bester, Marius. "Dominant factors which influence wheat production in South Africa." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/86586.
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Thesis (MComm)--Stellenbosch University, 2014.ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The protection of South Africa’s agricultural sector and in context, the wheat industry, is vital to ensure the food security and rural development of the country. The wheat industry contributes about R 4 billion to the gross value of agricultural production in South Africa and currently provides about 28 000 job opportunities. Preceded by maize, wheat is the second most important grain produced in South Africa. The phasing out of the Wheat Board in 1997, which led to the deregulation of South Africa’s wheat industry, has exposed the market price of wheat to international market forces. Post-harvest agricultural logistical services have also been transformed by the deterioration of agricultural infrastructure, leading to the employment of alternative transport and storage systems. Wheat production in South Africa has decreased significantly over the past two decades. The wheat industry is currently struggling to generate sufficient revenue for it to remain a financially viable crop. Producers are either shifting their focus to more profitable commodities or are abandoning farming altogether. It is the objective of this study to describe and define the dominant factors which influence wheat production in South Africa. This includes all the relevant post-harvest logistical activities and market related forces which influence the production volumes of wheat in South Africa. A qualitative research approach was undertaken to gather input data for the research presented. This was inclusive of liaising with producers as well as expert interviews with members in the wheat value chain. This provided unique and valuable insights into the dominant factors influencing wheat production in South Africa. The research presented in this thesis concluded that wheat production in South Africa is being negatively influenced by a decrease in the market price of wheat and a further increase in the cost of post-harvest logistical services. Furthermore the market price of wheat is being lowered by the implementation of an open market policy which allows the importation of cheap subsidized wheat. The cost of post-harvest logistical services has increased due the inefficiency of transport services resulting from a deteriorated transport infrastructure. In order to sway preference to wheat production in South Africa, government support will be required in the form of import tariffs, used to protect local farmers, and agriculture infrastructure development, which will be required to decrease the cost of post-harvest logistical services.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die beskerming van die Suid-Afrikaanse landbou-sektor en in hierdie konteks, die koringbedryf, is noodsaaklik vir die versekering van voedselsekuriteit en landelike ontwikkeling in Suid-Afrika. Die koringbedryf dra ongeveer R4 miljard tot die brutowaarde van landbouproduksie in Suid-Afrika en bied tans sowat 28 000 werkgeleenthede. Voorafgegaan deur mielies, is koring die tweede belangrikste graan wat in Suid-Afrika geproduseer word. Die uitfasering van die Koringraad in 1997, wat gelei het tot die deregulasie van Suid-Afrika se koringbedryf, het gelei tot die blootstelling van die markprys aan internasionale markverwante kragte. Na-oes landbou logistieke dienste is ook verander deur die agteruitgang van landbou-infrastruktuur, wat gelei het tot die ontwikkeling van alternatiewe vervoer- en berging stelsels. Koringproduksie in Suid-Afrika het oor die afgelope twee dekades beduidend afgeneem. Die koringbedryf sukkel tans om voldoende inkomste te genereer vir produsente. Produsente verskuif tans hul fokus na meer winsgewende kommoditeite of laat vaar boerdery heeltemal. Dit is die doel van hierdie studie om die faktore te beskryf wat koringproduksie beïnvloed in Suid-Afrika. Dit sluit in na-oes logistieke aktiwiteite en markverwante kragte wat die produksie-volumes van koring in Suid-Afrika beïnvloed. 'n Kwalitatiewe navorsingsbenadering is onderneem om insette in te samel vir die navorsing wat aangebied word. Dit sluit in onderhoude met produsente, sowel as deskundiges in die koring-waardeketting. Dit het ‘n unieke en waardevolle insig gelewer in die dominante faktore wat koringproduksie in Suid-Afrika beïnvloed. Die navorsing wat in hierdie tesis onderneem is het tot die gevolgtrekking gekom dat koringproduksie in Suid-Afrika negatief beïnvloed word deur 'n afname in die markprys en 'n toename in die koste van na-oes logistieke dienste. Die markprys van koring word verlaag deur die implementering van 'n opemark beleid wat die invoer van goedkoop gesubsidieerde koring toelaat. Verder het die koste van na-oes logistieke dienste toegeneem weens die ondoeltreffendheid van vervoer, bygedra deur ‘n verswakte vervoerinfrastruktuur. Om voorkeur terug na koringproduksie in Suid-Afrika te swaai, sal dit die ondersteuning vereis van die regering deur die implementering van invoertariewe, wat beskerming sal bied vir plaaslike boere, asook landbou-infrastruktuur ontwikkeling, wat die koste van na-oes logistieke dienste sal verbeter.
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Cheng, Chi Bun. "A port-based evaluation framework of trade facilitation policies: case study of the Pearl River Delta Region." HKBU Institutional Repository, 2018. https://repository.hkbu.edu.hk/etd_oa/485.
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In the past two decades, as regional free trade agreements prevailed between states and governments, there is an imperative need for the concerned trade control authorities to minimise non-tariff trade barriers. Trade facilitation policy becomes one of the essential tools to enhance the competitive strength of a state in the global market. As the common yardstick adopted to assess policy effectiveness, the global trade efficiency indicators seem to reflect that state-level trade facilitation policies may not be generating the expected results. Not only the validity of such indicators have been challenged by some scholars, their application in port-level studies are also questionable. This project develops an evaluation framework that consists of a qualitative and a quantitative assessment tool to evaluate port-based trade facilitation policies. The qualitative analytical instrument examines how trade facilitation measures affect port-based supply chain. The quantitative survey tool measures the extent of these policies may impact on the supply chain activities of port-related firm, infrastructure, and institutional stakeholders. The evaluation framework is applied to investigate the effects of trade facilitation policies on hub ports of the Pearl River Delta (PRD) region. Such framework not only provides an instrument to measure policy impact, but also illustrates how a trade facilitation programme may affect the competitiveness of port supply chain. The qualitative tool by adopting multiple supply chain perspectives, contributes a consistent and comprehensive assessment method for trade facilitation studies to extend the research scope to port level. The quantitative instrument provides a mechanism that could facilitate an accurate measurement of the trade facilitation policy impacts not only in a single port but also in a networked ports' environment.
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Fivaz, Desima. "SKU duplication on a unidirectional picking line." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/79925.
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Thesis (MComm)--Stellenbosch University, 2013.ENGLISH ABSTRACT: PEP is a devision of Pepkor Retail Limited and is the biggest single brand store network in Southern Africa and also owns and runs the largest clothing factory in Southern Africa. It was founded in 1965 and has since grown to more than 1 400 stores in 9 African countries (there is a PEP store in almost every town and village in South Africa). Currently the warehouse management system (WMS) implemented by PEP only allows for a stock keeping unit (SKU) to be placed on one picking line in one location when the distribution list (DBN) is released. Because pickers are only allowed to walk clockwise around the conveyor belt, they are forced to pass a location at least the same number of times as the number of branches to which the SKU is to be distributed to. Therefore if the SKUs with the highest pick frequency can be assigned to 2 locations (it is duplicating the SKU), the number of times each of these locations must be passed may be reduced. In this study 4 questions are considered when 15 algorithms are constructed that will determine how an algorithm assign the SKUs to picking lines. Question 1 determines whether the original picking lines are to be treated separately (PS) or to combine them rst (PC). The second question is to decide if the SKUs are rst to be duplicated and then assigned to picking lines (DA) or if they are rst assigned to picking lines and then duplicated (AD). Question 3 determines whether the non-duplicate and duplicate SKUs are treated separately (ND) or simultaneously (S) when they are assigned to the picking lines. The nal question is to specify how the SKUs are assigned to the picking lines. Three assignment methods (cyclical, set length subset sequential assignment, remaining high, low cyclical assignment) and 6 clustering algorithms are introduced. The conclusion is made that the SKUs with the highest pick frequency is duplicated rst to yield the biggest saving in the number of cycles. Between 40{70% of the SKUs should be duplicated, dependant on the algorithm used. The only decision that has a major in uence on the number of cycles is the assignment method used. Algorithm 5 and 8 yielded the greatest saving in the number of cycles (40.7% and 39.8% respectively), both implementing set length subset sequential assignment, followed by the clustering algorithms.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: PEP is 'n afdeling van Pepkor Retail Limited en is die grootste enkel-handelsmerk winkelnetwerk in Suidelike Afrika. PEP besit en bestuur ook die grootste klerefabriek in Suidelike Afrika. PEP is gestig in 1965 en het sedertien gegroei tot meer as 1 400 winkels in 9 Afrika lande (daar is 'n PEP winkel in amper elke dorp in Suid-Afrika). Op die oomblik laat die pakhuisbestuurstelsel, wat deur PEP in sy distribusie sentrum ge mplementeer word, slegs toe dat voorraadeenhede (VEs) in 'n enkele vakkie langs 'n enkele uitsoeklyn geplaas word. Aangesien werkers slegs toegelaat word om kloksgewys om die vervoerband te beweeg, word hulle gedwing om ten minste soveel keer verby elke vakkie in die uitsoeklyn te loop as wat die aantal winkels is waarna die VEs in daardie vakkie versprei moet word. Dus indien die vakkies wat die VEs bevat wat na die meeste winkels versprei moet word, tussen 2 vakkies verdeel word (die VE word gedupliseer), verminder die aantal kere wat beide vakkies besoek moet word. In hierdie studie word 4 vrae beskou wat geantwoord moet word wanneer die 15 algoritmes opgestel word, wat sal bepaal hoe die algoritme die VEs hanteer. Vraag 1 bepaal of die oorspronklike uitsoeklyne wat deur PEP verskaf is apart hanteer word en of hulle eers gekombineer moet word. Die tweede vraag bepaal of die VEs eers gedupliseer word en dan aan die onderskeie uitsoeklyne toegedeel word en of die VEs eers aan die uitsoeklyne toegedeel word en dan gedupliseer word. Vraag 3 is slegs van toepassing wanneer die VEs eers gedupliseer word en dan toegedeel word aan die uitsoeklyne, en bepaal of die nie-gedupliseerde en gedupliseerde VEs apart of gelyktydig hanteer word. Die laaste vraag spesi seer met behulp van watter metode die VEs toegedeel word aan die onderskeie uitsoeklyne. Drie toedelingsmetodes (sikliese toedeling, vaste lengte subversameling opeenvolgende toedeling, oorblywende hoogste/laagste sikliese toedeling) en 6 bondelalgoritmes word voorgestel. Die gevolgtrekking word gemaak dat die VEs met die hoogste uitsoek frekwensie eerste gedupliseer moet word om die grootste besparing mee te bring in die aantal siklusse om al die VEs uit te soek. Tussen 40{70% van die VEs moet gedupliseer word afhangende van die algoritme wat gebruik word. Die enigste besluit wat 'n noemenswaardige invloed op die aantal siklusse het is die toedelingsmetode. Algoritme 5 en 8 lewer die grootste besparing in die aantal siklusse (40.7% en 39.8% onderskeidelik), beide implementeer die vaste lengte subversameling opeenvolgende toedeling, gevolg deur die bondelalgoritmes.
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Lima, Diego Duarte. "A study of demand forecasting cashew trade in Cearà through multivariate time series." Universidade Federal do CearÃ, 2013. http://www.teses.ufc.br/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=12185.
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nÃo hÃThe application of time series in varius areas such as engineering, logistics, operations research and economics, aims to provide the knowledge of the dependency between observations, trends, seasonality and forecasts. Considering the lack of effective supporting methods od logistics planning in the area of foreign trade, the multivariate models habe been presented and used in this work, in the area of time series: vector autoregression (VAR), vector autoregression moving-average (VARMA) and state-space integral equation (SS). These models were used for the analysis of demand forecast, the the bivariate series of value and volume of cashew nut exports from Cearà from 1996 to 2012. The results showed that the model state space was more successful in predicting the variables value and volume over the period that goes from january to march 2013, when compared to other models by the method of root mean squared error, getting the lowest values for those criteria.
A aplicaÃÃo de sÃries temporais em diversas Ãreas como engenharia, logÃstica, pesquisa operacional e economia, tem como objetivo o conhecimento da dependÃncia entre dados, suas possÃveis tendÃncias, sazonalidades e a previsÃo de dados futuros. Considerando a carÃncia de mÃtodos eficazes de suporte ao planejamento logÃstico na Ãrea de comÃrcio exterior, neste trabalho foram apresentados e utilizados os modelos multivariados, na Ãrea de sÃries temporais: auto-regressivo vetorial (VAR), auto-regressivomÃdias mÃveis vetorial (ARMAV) e espaÃo de estados (EES). Estes modelos foram empregados para a anÃlise de previsÃo de demanda, da sÃrie bivaria de valor e volume das exportaÃÃes cearenses de castanha de caju no perÃodo de 1996 à 2012. Os resultados mostraram que o modelo espaÃo de estados foi mais eficiente na previsÃo das variÃveis valor e volume ao longo do perÃodo janeiro à marÃo de 2013, quando comparado aos demais modelos pelo mÃtodo da raiz quadrada do erro mÃdio quadrÃtico, obtendo os menores valores para o referido critÃrio.
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Peveler, Edward. "The supply of building materials to construction projects in Roman Oxfordshire : logistics, economics, and social significance." Thesis, University of Oxford, 2018. http://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:9208b07b-7c9d-447b-a2b1-26873f951018.
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Whilst Roman architecture has long stood as a discrete branch of classical studies, investigated for its artistic merit and cultural importance, the technical details of Roman construction have only recently started to receive considerable attention. This thesis contributes to a growing trend in Roman scholarship, that of the investigation of the processes, materials, and technologies behind the Roman built environment. The most prestigious buildings of the Empire often remain the focus of many of these studies, and so this thesis turns to explore the use of more everyday buildings and building materials, seeking a Romano-British vernacular, and investigating the processes of construction, building material production, and transport. It is argued, through using theoretical calculations of building material quantities, that even for relatively minor constructions, considerations of building material supply must have represented highly significant economic and logistical investment. To comprehend fully the subject it is asserted that building materials should not be treated, as they often are, as disparate artefacts, divided by substance into stone, ceramic, mortar, metal, etc., but rather they should be considered as related fragments of a building. They require synthetic analysis, through which a far truer understanding of the incredible effort involved in construction in the ancient world can be gained. The built environment of Roman Oxfordshire, and the Roman building material assemblage from Dorchester on Thames, are used as case studies. Primary analysis of building materials is carried out using an integrated analytical approach, combining thin section petrography with scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive x-ray analysis. The outcomes of these analyses are interpreted against a background of archaeological and historical evidence for construction and material supply, in both the Roman and later periods, in the region and beyond.
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Mysyk, Jessica Marie. "Supply Chain Operations Planning in a Carbon Cap and Trade Market." Bowling Green State University / OhioLINK, 2020. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1587675401823912.
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Cheng, Hau-chung, and 鄭孝仲. "Sustainability management in apparel & footwear supply chain." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10722/207615.
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Self-regulatory Code of Conduct has widely been adopted by international brands to manage CSR issues in apparel and footwear supply chain for the last 2 decades. Increasingly, more apparel and footwear brands started to expand CSR scope to include environmental management in their supply chain. However, only very few international brands have disclosed their efforts on environmental management in their supply chain. This study aims to find out how apparel and footwear brands implement environmental management in their supply chain. Furthermore, what motivates them to carry out environmental management, and lastly, what challenges the industry encounters in carrying out effective environmental management. Primary and secondary data research were carried out in this study. Primary research, in a form of self-administered survey, was conducted for 11 brands and 15 of their respective suppliers. Secondary research was conducted through desktop research to gather additional information from brands, NGOs, academic studies and news.
The study revealed environmental management in apparel and footwear supply chain is becoming more important. However, most of the brands’ approaches on environmental management are loose (i.e. lack industry-wide sustainably environmental management strategy), and small in scope (i.e. first tier supplier only). It is suggested apparel and footwear brands should improve effectiveness of environmental management program in their supply chain, by applying different implementation strategies internally, with both brands’ and suppliers’ governments, suppliers as well as their stakeholders.published_or_final_version
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Park, Ju Dong. "Impact of the Panama Canal Expansion in Global Supply Chain: Optimization Model for U.S. Container Shipment." Diss., North Dakota State University, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10365/24878.
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The transportation of containerized shipments will continue to be a topic of interest in the world because it is the primary method for shipping cargo globally. The primary objective of this study is to analyze the impact of the Panama Canal Expansion (PCE) on the trade flows of containerized shipments between the United States and its trade partners for US exports and imports. The results show that the Panama Canal Expansion would affect the trade flows of US imports and exports significantly. The major findings are as follows: (1) the PCE affects not only US domestic trade flows, but also international trade flows since inland transportation and ocean transportation are interactive, (2) delay cost and toll rate at the Panama Canal do not have a significant impact on trade volume and flows of US containerized shipments after the Panama Canal Expansion mainly because delay cost and toll rate at the canal account for a small portion of the total transportation costs after the PCE, (3) West Coast ports would experience negative effects and East Coast ports would experience positive effects from the PCE, while Gulf ports would experience no effects from the PCE, and (4) an optimal toll rate is inconclusive in this study because changes in toll rate at the canal account for a small portion of the total transportation costs and the PNC competes with shipments to/from Asia shipping to the US West.Mountain Plains Consortium (MPC)
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Van, Aswegen Dawid Titus. "A proposed service quality framework for multi-national supply logistics providers in the South African automotive industry." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/21307.
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Managing a sustainable service business rests on two critical customer perceptions: Firstly, the perceived sufficiency of the value of the service, and secondly the level of value differentiation between the current service provider other service providers in the market. (DeSarbo, Ebbs, Fong & Snow, 2010; Parasuraman & Grewal, 2000) The direction for this study was prompted by the limited research available around service quality for Supply Logistics within the global automotive industry. The study identified the key factors that logistics service providers need to focus on when aligning their perceptions of service quality to that of their customers. The service gaps between customer and service provider perceptions are uncovered. Particular focus was given to: The definition gaps in service quality, The perceived level of service quality, and The size of service quality differentiation between service providers. The key finding of the study is that service differentiation is influenced by the ability of the Logistics Service Provider (LSP) to deliver a quality of service in line with the level of importance the various elements hold to the customer. The causal relationships offered a step wise understanding of improving the perceptions of customers. This perception forming process is outlined as follows: Firstly, create a common understanding of the definition of service quality and establish the comparative importance of the various elements. Having an understanding of how customers’ value service quality is a critical first step in delivering superior service. A proposed Service Quality Framework for multi-national Supply Logistics providers in the South African automotive industry Secondly, align efforts to achieve in accordance to the level of importance of the service elements. If this is achieved, LSP’s will retain positive differentiation to its competitors irrespective of the actions of those competitors. Lastly, LSP’s need to regularly review if their own perception of the service level (per element) is in line with that of the customer. The study created a service quality framework of 22 different service elements grouped in four service factors. The relative importance of these elements were uncovered. This offered insight for organizing the business around key service elements. Within Supply Logistics the operational-management-tools, engineering-skills, processes-stability and management-structure are typical elements around which customers form their perceptions. The quality of the direct staff holds the key to sustained customer satisfaction, much more so than the commercial arrangements, industry innovations and the prestige of the brand behind the service. This study laid a foundation from which future research can deeper explore the unique slant that geographical, organisational designation or customer brand lines hold on the service quality perception.
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Kazemi, Yasaman. "Modeling Petroleum Supply Chain: Multimodal Transportation, Disruptions and Mitigation Strategies." Diss., North Dakota State University, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10365/25830.
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The petroleum industry has one of the most complex supply chains in the world. A unique characteristic of Petroleum Supply Chain (PSC) is the high degree of uncertainty which propagates through the network. Therefore, it is necessary to develop quantitative models aiming at optimizing the network and managing logistics operations.
This work proposes a deterministic Mixed Integer Linear Program (MILP) model for downstream PSC to determine the optimal distribution center (DC) locations, capacities, transportation modes, and transfer volumes. Three products are considered in this study: gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. The model minimizes multi-echelon multi-product cost along the refineries, distribution centers, transportation modes and demand nodes. The relationship between strategic planning and multimodal transportation is further elucidated.
Furthermore, this work proposes a two stage Stochastic Mixed Integer Linear Program (SMILP) models with recourse for PSC under the risk of random disruptions, and a two stage Stochastic Linear Program (SLP) model with recourse under the risk of anticipated disruptions, namely hurricanes. Two separate types of mitigation strategies ? proactive and reactive ? are proposed in each model based on the type of disruption. The SMILP model determines optimal DC locations and capacities in the first stage and utilizes multimode transportation as the reactive mitigation strategy in the second stage to allocate transfer volumes. The SLP model uses proactive mitigation strategies in the first stage and employs multimode transportation as the reactive mitigation strategy. The goal of both stochastic models is to minimize the expected total supply chain costs under uncertainty.
The proposed models are tested with real data from two sections of the U.S. petroleum industry, PADD 3 and PADD 1, and transportation networks within Geographic Information System (GIS). It involves supply at the existing refineries, proposed DCs and demand nodes. GIS is used to analyze spatial data and to map refineries, DCs and demand nodes to visualize the process.
Sensitivity analysis is conducted to asses supply chain performance in response to changes in key parameters of proposed models to provide insights on PSC decisions, and to demonstrate the impact of key parameters on PSC decisions and total cost.Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute (UGPTI)
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Schultz, Lance Craig. "Investigating the impact of supply chain technologies within automative supplier clusters." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1021093.
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Organisations are constantly expected to be more competitive while working in an environment in which time and cost are limited, thereby preventing such organisations from taking the time required to be responsive. The supply chain provides a critical linkage between various organisations which should seek collective opportunities to improve performance. It is, therefore, important that organisations understand that conventional knowledge and methods will not serve unless there is a concerted focus on improvement of organisational performance toward fulfilling increased expectations, not just maintaining that which is comfortable. A more sustainable approach may be the introduction of supply chain best practice. An optimal supply chain is one that continuously strives to reduce unnecessary cost and eliminate waste, thereby increasing the percentage of time that may be devoted to value-adding activities. Supply chain technology principles were assessed and the application thereof, sought to understand its efficiency and effectiveness. This study was intended to identify supply chain cost dimensions with a focus on the optimal use of supply chain technology. Within the current supply chain context, the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) was explored to identify opportunities. A supply chain audit tool (SCAT) was developed which had proven to be an effective tool to analyse it’s logistics functions. Implementation of remedial tools through the SCAT could result in a leaner, cost optimal and more value-adding process. The result of conducting individual organisational improvements is expected to result in an overall improvement in the total supply chain. These supply chain cost drivers were rooted in cost, quality, safety and product performance. Recommendations on further improvements were also offered.
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Yeung, Ho-wah Alice, and 楊皓華. "A customer responsive model for managing the clothing industry supply chain in China's Pearl River Delta." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2006. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B36585518.
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Bossio-Valdivia, Miguel-Ángel. "Justificación de la evolución de intermediaria comercial a intermediaria logístico-comercial, para la empresa SANOVA LOGISTICS S.A.C., año 2009, vía integración vertical." Bachelor's thesis, Universidad de Lima, 2016. http://repositorio.ulima.edu.pe/handle/ulima/2328.
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Este trabajo tiene como fin mostrar cómo se llega a la identificación plena de la
conveniencia de evolucionar desde la opción de ser una empresa netamente de
intermediación comercial a una empresa de intermediación logístico – comercial, vía la
integración vertical de actividades logísticas. Para ello, en el capítulo 1 se hace la
presentación del planteamiento metodológico que intenta probar la conveniencia de la
hipótesis; en el capítulo 2 se describe a la empresa materia de estudio; en el capítulo 3
se presentan todas las bases teóricas relacionadas al tema materia de estudio;
finalmente, en el capítulo 4 se muestran los resultados de la contrastación de las bases
teóricas descritas en el capítulo 3 contra la realidad de la empresa materia de estudio,
llevando finalmente a la elaboración de las conclusiones y recomendaciones.Trabajo de investigación