Essays about: "Overstock"

Found 4 essays containing the word Overstock.

1. 1. Overstock of aftermarket parts in Africa at Sandvik Stationary Crushing and Screening

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Mattias Johannesson; [2023]
   Keywords : Inventory management; Overstock; Excessive inventory; Obsolete inventory; Redistribution; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Title: Overstock of aftermarket parts in Africa at Sandvik Stationary Crushing and Screening Author: Mattias Johannesson Supervisor: Fredrik Olsson, Division of Production Management Background: An increase of customer expectations such as demand for more customizable options, shorter lead times and availability puts more and more pressure on a company's logistical processes. With fluctuating demand, inconsistent lead times and uncertainty around the world, variability is present and adds complexity to the logistical processes and needs to be handled appropriately to lower costs and match supply and demand. READ MORE

3. 2. Exploring Coordination Mechanisms and Product Characteristics for Food Waste Reduction Principles: A Case Study in Physical Distribution

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Zacharias Samuelsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Food Waste; Food Waste Mitigation; Food Supply Chain; Food Retailing; Food Waste Mitigation in Distribution; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Title: Exploring Coordination Mechanisms and Product Characteristics for Food Waste Reduction Principles: A Case Study in Physical Distribution Author: Zacharias Samuelsson Thesis supervisor: Eva Berg, Faculty of Engineering at Lund University Thesis Purpose: Identify food waste causes in a global distribution network and develop an improvement proposal for minimizing food waste. Method: This study develops a food waste mitigation framework based on a literature review and assess it through a case at a company. READ MORE

4. 3. Cryptocurrency as a Payment Method in the Retail Industry : An application of Diffusion of Innovation Theory (DOI) on the characteristics of Bitcoin: the case of Bitrefill

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

   Author : Collins Mukabi; Nguyen Long Vu; [2019]
   Keywords : Payment methods systems; Blockchain technology; Retail Industry; Diffusion of Innovation; Technology Acceptance Model; Bitcoin;

   Abstract : Background: The convergence of payment behaviours can contribute to the diffusion of new payment technologies and thus economic performance. There is evidence that the electrification of the retail payment system promotes the performance of the banking sector and economic growth. READ MORE

5. 4. Improving Inventory Management in Small Business : A Case Study

   University essay from Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Lining Bai; Ying Zhong; [2008]
   Keywords : Supply Chain Management; Inventory Management; Purchasing; IT; Small Business;

   Abstract : Introduction: The growth of small business is fast and their impact on the economy is becoming bigger. How to manage the inventory effectively and efficiently often is a challenge for these small businesses. The study took place at HEM-SOL FORSALJNINGS AB, a company involved in gym sports equipment wholesale. READ MORE