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Integrating Environmental Costs in Logistics Network Management: A Case Study for Volvo Logistics - Couverture souple

Flores, Erick; Jenkin, Tristan

 
9783838383033: Integrating Environmental Costs in Logistics Network Management: A Case Study for Volvo Logistics
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ISBN 10 : 3838383036 ISBN 13 : 9783838383033
Editeur : LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

This thesis was conducted in cooperation with the Core Values department at Volvo Logistics and Handelshögskolan, Gothenburg University in Gothenburg, Sweden. The objective of this study is two fold: (i) To develop a system capable of providing environmental cost information to decision makers at Volvo Logistics in a timely and effective manner in order to incorporate emission levels as a key performance indicator in logistics network management and; (ii) To conduct scientific research which meets the requirements of the academic community and produces new academic knowledge regarding the integration of environmental cost information in logistics network management. In order to fulfill both of these objectives, the authors conducted three months of qualitative case study research at Volvo Logistics, involving an interdisciplinary focus on environmental sciences, logistics management, and the development of lean information systems. This research was conducted to explore, describe, and analyze the challenges and concepts behind the problem at Volvo Logistics and to develop a practical solution.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This thesis was conducted in cooperation with the Core Values department at Volvo Logistics and Handelshögskolan, Gothenburg University in Gothenburg, Sweden. The objective of this study is two fold: (i) To develop a system capable of providing environmental cost information to decision makers at Volvo Logistics in a timely and effective manner in order to incorporate emission levels as a key performance indicator in logistics network management and; (ii) To conduct scientific research which meets the requirements of the academic community and produces new academic knowledge regarding the integration of environmental cost information in logistics network management. In order to fulfill both of these objectives, the authors conducted three months of qualitative case study research at Volvo Logistics, involving an interdisciplinary focus on environmental sciences, logistics management, and the development of lean information systems. This research was conducted to explore, describe, and analyze the challenges and concepts behind the problem at Volvo Logistics and to develop a practical solution.

Biographie de l'auteur

The authors of this thesis met as Master students in Gothenburg, Sweden. Sharing a common vision and interest for sustainable development, this project was awarded the Malmsten Award by Gothenburg University for best thesis in 2009. Since then, the authors have worked separately on logistics projects in Europe, Canada, and Latin America.

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Éditeur
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Date d'édition
2011
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3838383036
ISBN 13 
9783838383033
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
144
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