Essays about: "Make-to-Order"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 essays containing the word Make-to-Order.

  1. 1. Raw Material Management Strategies for Waste Reduction : A case study at a Swedish manufacturing SME

    University essay from Jönköping University/Tekniska Högskolan

    Author : Emil Ingelsten; Erik Johnsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular economy; Waste reduction strategies; Supply chain management; Raw material management; Sustainability; Butterfly diagram; Sustainable supply chain management.;

    Abstract : Manufacturing companies have a tremendous environmental impact in terms of the way they manage raw materials. In addition, the amount of waste produced by industries continues to increase, which puts even more significant pressure on the environment. READ MORE

  3. 2. Inventory management: A high-level analysis of selected process elements, and factors impacting plan performance - A case study at Alfa Laval

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Danielle Schiro; Lucas Librelotto Rubin; [2023]
    Keywords : Inventory Management; Make-to-Order; Forecasting; Collaboration; Strategic Alignment; KPIs; Organizational Structures; Alfa Laval; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to increase the effectiveness of the case company, Alfa Laval’s, inventory management by finding challenges, opportunities, and gaps within its current inventory management practices. Background: An essential part of an organization’s planning and control is inventory management, which helps manage supply and demand uncertainty as well as mismatches in upstream and downstream variables, as small changes in inventory management practices can greatly impact an organization's efficiency and responsiveness. READ MORE

  4. 3. Simulation and Data Analytical Approaches for Complex ETO Manufacturing System.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Hari Krishnan Bollampalli; Shashank Kodanch; [2022]
    Keywords : Machine Learning; Discrete Event simulation; Utilization;

    Abstract : There is a significant rise in digital transformation, where all data types are easily available. Businesses seek to measure their processes to have better control over their operations as a result of the growth of digital information and technologies. READ MORE

  5. 4. Discrete Event Simulation for Optimization of Codependent Assembly Lines

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Delal Acar; Hanna Tran; [2022]
    Keywords : discrete event simulation; optimization; waste elimination; manufacturing; takt time; production line; codependent; lean; discrete event simulation; optimisering; eliminering av slöserier; tillverkning; takttid; produktionslina; komplext flöde; lean;

    Abstract : This study is conducted at Scania, a globally leading company that manufactures trucks and delivers transport solutions to customers around the globe. In this study, the end flow of the chassi manufacturing was mapped in order to identify and eliminate wastes and bottlenecks, with the help of lean principles and discrete event simulation (DES) software. READ MORE

  6. 5. Simulation as decision support tool : A case study with data analysis, VSM and simulation applied to an ETO system

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Rajat Kumar; Santosh Shinde; [2019]
    Keywords : Digitalisation; Industry 4.0; Simulation; Value Stream Mapping; Data acquisition; ETO;

    Abstract : Digital transformation is rising rapidly, where absolutely any kind of data is readily available. With the rise in digital information and technologies, businesses are aiming at measuring their processes and thereby getting better control over their operations. READ MORE