Essays about: "Quick Response supply chain"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words Quick Response supply chain.

1. 1. Can Additive Manufacturing Overcome the Tradeoff between Supply Chain Efficiency and Responsiveness? An Exploratory Study in the Jewelry Industry

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

   Author : José Drouet; Kaitlin Marshall; [2015]
   Keywords : Additive Manufacturing; Responsiveness; Efficiency;

   Abstract : Additive manufacturing (AM), a digital-based technology which defies many conventional norms of traditional manufacturing, has recently penetrated the production of consumer goods. In a world where consumer demands are getting more and more individualized and mutable, businesses are exploring the potential of responsive supply chains to deliver vast product assortments and quick response to new trends. READ MORE

3. 2. How to apply inventory management in a PC company : A case study of Lenovo Company

   University essay from Avdelningen för Industriell utveckling, IT och Samhällsbyggnad

   Author : Yiwen Qi; Amin Xu; [2014]
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   Abstract : In recent years, Inventory management has become one of the most importantparts in a company supply chain management. For a company, how to get effectiveand reasonable inventory management to reduce production costs becomes animportant topic in today's enterprise management. READ MORE

4. 3. Use of Lean and Agile Commercial Supply Chain Practices in Humanitarian Supply Chains

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Elene Gelashvili; Pia Huxel; [2014]
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   Abstract : In humanitarian aid organisations, due to increasing pressure from donors, there is an urge to professionalise and optimise the way supply chains are managed. In the commercial companies there is strong evidence that focusing more on supply chain management can improve efficiency and lead to major cost savings which makes it very interesting for humanitarian aid organisations to adopt practices from the commercial world. READ MORE

5. 4. Procurement policies in disaster relief : Analysis of sourcing practices applied by humanitarian organizations in the field of disaster response

   University essay from IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

   Author : Karin Berger; Emmanouil Garyfalakis; [2013]
   Keywords : Humanitarian logistics; disaster relief; disaster response; sourcing; purchasing; procurement; humanitarian organization; NGO;

   Abstract : Problem: Disasters cause massive destruction and their occurrence (even though declining since the last years) is still a topic of high actuality. To mitigate their negative impacts, in particular humanitarian organizations put a lot of effort into helping nations and people to recover from disasters by providing relief commodities. READ MORE

6. 5. Automation of Customization on TEXO’s FSX Weaving Loom Concept

   University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

   Author : Semere Kidanemariam; [2012]
   Keywords : customization; parameterization; weaving loom; mechanical design; Autodesk Inventor;

   Abstract :   The continuously increasing demand of the customer requires equivalent response from the industry. This phenomenon of lean supply chain has also been seen in the paper and textile industries. TEXO AB produces customized weaving looms for the paper and textile industries. READ MORE