LOBRA
Continuous Improvement Cycles: PDCA and the Theory of Constraints
Modern organizations operate in environments where efficiency, adaptability and resilience are essential. Two of the most influential process improvement theories provide structured ways to achieve…
Understanding the Modal Split of Freight in Finland
In freight transport, the modal split describes the proportion of goods carried by different modes, road, rail, maritime and air. It is a snapshot of…
Product Types and Logistics Strategies
In logistics and supply chain management, not all products are created equal. From durable to fast-decaying perishables and products that quickly lose market relevance, each…
Transportation Networks & Network Mathematics
Transportation Networks & Network Mathematics Transportation is not limited to roads, railways or vehicles. It is based on networks. Every shipment, commute and logistics chain…
Transport Modalities Explained: Unimodal, Multimodal, Intermodal
Modern logistics involves a wide range of transportation concepts that go beyond simply moving goods from point A to point B. Depending on the supply…
Who are the stakeholders of the Transportation industry?
This chapter is part of the LOBRA project. It presents a classification of the main stakeholders involved in transport logistics. Stakeholders in the Transportation Industry…
What is Transportation?
This article has been prepared as part of the LOBRA project to provide a common foundation for understanding transportation. Transportation is the process of moving…
What is Logistics & Supply Chain Management?
In order to collaborate effectively and build shared understanding, it is important that we use consistent definitions and concepts when discussing logistics and supply chain…
Logistics Laboratory – LOBRA
Logistics Laboratory (LOBRA) – Innovating Finland’s Transport corridors The Logistics Laboratory (LOBRA) project is our latest initiative focusing on developing data-driven methodologies and tools to…