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  1. 1. From Disruption to Efficiency: The role of SRM and JIT strategies in Automotive Supply Chains Authors: Jennie

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Jennie Lewin; Daban Taha; [2024-03-06]
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    Abstract : Purpose - The incessantly progressing automotive industry faces various challenges due to its complex supply chains. This study aims therefore to 1) explore the roots of material supply disruptions in the automotive industry and the challenges of managing these and 2) assess the role of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) in mitigating these disruptions. READ MORE

  2. 2. The Future of Urban Last Mile Deliveries - Not a piece of cake

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Hannah Renhed; Martina Kylebäck Wennerlöf; [2023]
    Keywords : Urban last mile delivery; customer demands; sustainability; outsourcing; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Urban last mile delivery has become an increasingly relevant topic in this day and age, where the urban population is growing at the same time as climate change forces nations to limit emissions. The demand for fast and flexible deliveries in urban areas accelerates, which further escalates the need to optimize these last mile deliveries since they are the most polluting part of the supply chain. READ MORE

  3. 3. Securing the just-in-time delivery for the after-market : Study at Volvo car customer service

    University essay from Högskolan Väst/Avdelningen för maskinteknik och naturvetenskap

    Author : Olivia Allgurén; Sanna Patama; [2015]
    Keywords : Just-In-Time; referral; secure; knowledge; delivery; service; after-market; improvement; distribution; centres;

    Abstract : The thesis has been performed at Volvo Car Customer Service in Gothenburg, Sweden. The output from the study will support Volvo to secure the Just-In-Time delivery of referrals for the after-market. READ MORE

  4. 4. How to manage the bullwhip effect in the supply chain : A case study on Chinese Haier Group

    University essay from Avdelningen för Industriell utveckling, IT och Samhällsbyggnad

    Author : Ronghe Peng; Yi Xiao; [2014]
    Keywords : Bullwhip effect; Supply chain; Haier Group;

    Abstract : This thesis intended to increase the understanding of bullwhip effect in electrical appliance industry in the Chinese market. In the supply chain management, the bullwhip effect is a phenomenon can never be ignored. READ MORE

  5. 5. Managing Logistical Complexity: Agility and Quality in Newspaper Distribution : An Empirical Study of Herenco Distribution AB

    University essay from IHH, EMM (Entreprenörskap, Marknadsföring, Management)

    Author : Samuel Ngole NKume-Kwene; Fred Tanyi Besong; [2009]
    Keywords : Supply Chain Management; Logistical Complexity; Just-in-Time JIT ; Total Quality Management TQM ; Information flow IF and Customer Satisfaction.;

    Abstract : Introduction Overtime the execution and control of business activities to meet and even exceed customer satisfac-tion has become an absolute top priority. This is because with an increase in the demand for diverse products and services of quality in unprecedented numbers, there is an automatic injection of complexi-ty into the activities and processes which companies undertake in order to fulfill customer satisfaction. READ MORE