Essays about: "Inventory Centralization"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words Inventory Centralization.

1. 1. Assessing the Impact of Centralizationon Safety Stock : A Scenario Based Case Study to Support Companies Exploring the Benefits of Utilizing a Centralized Warehouse Strategy in the Absence of Historical Data

   University essay from KTH/Produktionsutveckling

   Author : Shashank Koundinya; Emil Ekendahl; [2023]
   Keywords : Safety Stock; Centralized Warehousing; Inventory Strategy; Data Modelling; Supply Chain Management;

   Abstract : This master thesis investigates the comparison between centralized and decentralized warehousing systems, focusing on the variation in safety stock levels and the associated safety stock holding value. The aim of this research is to address the existing knowledge gap by introducing a methodology that utilizes scenario analysis in different potential locations, incorporating a range of plausible future circumstances and integrating them into a sophisticated mathematical model. READ MORE

3. 2. Understanding supply chain uncertainties that might hinder an expansion of coffee husk-biochar production in Vietnam

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för teknisk ekonomi och logistik

   Author : Rikard Grill; Erik Brundin; [2020]
   Keywords : Supply chain uncertainties; supply chain responsiveness; biochar; Vietnamese coffee industry; activated carbon.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Purpose - The purpose of this thesis is to increase the understanding of supply chain uncertainties that might hinder an expansion of coffee husk-biochar production in Vietnam, and understand how the coffee husk-biochar supply chain can be configured to address these uncertainties. Methodology - A case study regarding the potential use of coffee husk-biochar as raw material for activated carbon was used to conduct this research. READ MORE

4. 3. Improvement of material supply systems : A case study in a Swedish pharmaceutical company executed on a research and development plant

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/JTH, Industriell organisation och produktion

   Author : Erik Dahl; [2018]
   Keywords : Centralization; Inventory structure; Service level; Cost-efficient; Pharmaceutical industry; Safety stock; Order point; Order quantity;

   Abstract : Material supply systems have for a long time been regarded as an important function with strong potential to increase the performance of companies in different industries. Consequently, substantial research has been conducted in the field. READ MORE

5. 4. After-market spare parts inventory centralization at Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Ruben Brückner; Jawdat Higab; [2018]
   Keywords : Inventory Management; Inventory Centralization; Single-Echelon Inventory Models; spare parts Logistics; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Background: In spare parts logistics, customers expect a high availability of spare parts from their providers. It is very critical for spare parts providers to be able to satisfy customers’ demands. It acts as a differentiator in the customer’s buying decision. READ MORE

6. 5. Towards a more efficient Supply Chain : A study at Bombardier Rail Control Solutions with a focus on centralizing their Supply Chain

   University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

   Author : Jonathan Eriksson; [2017]
   Keywords : Supply Chain Management; ERP; MRP; MPS; Master data; Centralization; On-Time Delivery; Supply Chain Integration; Warehouse; Inventory; Värdekedja; ERP; MRP; MPS; masterdata; Centralisering; Leveransprecision; Värdekedjeintegration; Lager;

   Abstract : To remain competitive in today’s business environment, companies must continuously become more efficient and improve their business. This can be achieved through developing and streamlining a company's Supply Chain. READ MORE