Improving container consolidation process with technology in a beer company
LE, MINH TAM (2020)
2020
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202003022899
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202003022899
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Consolidation of cargo flows is one of the most commonly applied concepts for tackling road congestion, improving container weight capacity utilization and reducing negative environmental impacts.
In order to answer the questions of improving container consolidation, the study reviewed the challenges that existing within the current methodology in a case company. This was done to recommend technological solutions for improving efficiency and evaluate whether the company should invest in such solutions.
The qualitative research methodology was utilized in this study. Interviews were conducted with the case company’s employees to collect proposals for the improvements needed for consolidating cargo flows. Data for the study was also collected by using relevant literature and the company’s database.
According to the interviews’ results, the respondents thought that more support for certain technological solutions was needed. Based on the results, proposals were given to the case company on how the company could improve its consolidation experience by adding additional technology to its processes.
In order to answer the questions of improving container consolidation, the study reviewed the challenges that existing within the current methodology in a case company. This was done to recommend technological solutions for improving efficiency and evaluate whether the company should invest in such solutions.
The qualitative research methodology was utilized in this study. Interviews were conducted with the case company’s employees to collect proposals for the improvements needed for consolidating cargo flows. Data for the study was also collected by using relevant literature and the company’s database.
According to the interviews’ results, the respondents thought that more support for certain technological solutions was needed. Based on the results, proposals were given to the case company on how the company could improve its consolidation experience by adding additional technology to its processes.