Essays about: "A research project on efficiency performance of logistics"
Found 5 essays containing the words A research project on efficiency performance of logistics.
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1. A framework for the implementation of real-time location systems in material handling : A case study at Scandia Transmission
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Real-time location systems (RTLS) have been applied on material handling to provide positioning and tracking in a warehouse of forklifts and other mobile entities, such as AGVs (automated guided vehicles). The purpose of this research is to develop a structured analysis to evaluate the impacts, potential benefits and challenges for implementing a real-time location system in the material handling for automotive industry, as well as a recommendation of preparation steps to the companies when integrating RTLS into their production systems, seeing that has a significant potential to improve efficiency. READ MORE
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2. Next generation rear axle assembly - A case study of Scania CV AB
University essay from Lunds universitet/ProduktionsekonomiAbstract : Title: Next generation rear axle assembly - A case study at Scania Authors: Richard Andrae & William Bergmark Background: Following the development of industry 4.0, new production technologies enabling more efficient assembly processes constantly evolve. READ MORE
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3. New dynamic pallet for Volvo Trucks based in biomimicry : New support modular and adaptable to different geometries, based in the structures of the radiolarian microorganisms and honeycomb
University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskapAbstract : The logistics department at the Powertrain plant of Volvo Trucks seeks to improve the efficiency within their processes. A new concept solution to the supports (pallets) that hold and carry different types of engine parts during the transportation between the sequencing area and the final assembly line called “The new dynamic pallet based on biomimicry” was presented. READ MORE
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4. Using discrete event simulation : Improving efficiency and eliminating nonvalue added work
University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för innovation, design och teknikAbstract : Process improvement is one of the challenging tasks within manufacturing companies. This study has been focused on analysing a packaging station by using a discrete event simulation tool. Packaging is an important part of the production and logistics process, but it is seldom considered when analysing non-value added activities. READ MORE
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5. Long Term Cost Efficiency through Green Management Control Systems
University essay from Företagsekonomi; Filosofiska fakultetenAbstract : Title: Long term cost efficiency through green management control systems.Authors: Nancy Vukania &Xiaochen QinSupervisor: Åsa Karin-EngstrandBackground: The worldwide financial crisis of 2008 has reconfigured the economic turf leading to a more uncertain and turbulent playing field – a greater challenge for business strategy and the quest for optimization- The oil price hike of 2008 (Furlong 2010)1 caused its rippling effect to affect various cost categories including energy, labor and logistics thus causing a roller coaster business decision making process regarding outsourcing, off shoring and internal control and cutting short the decision making term to make room for adjustments. READ MORE
