Essays about: "Safety stock"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 62 essays containing the words Safety stock.

1. 21. Investigation about the Lead Time Variability at Warehouse A Case Study of the Central Warehouse of Company Y

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Abudushalamu Abudurexiti; Mijanur Rahman; [2018-07-02]
   Keywords : Aftermarket Supply Chain; Lead Time Variability; Warehouse Management;

   Abstract : The lack of previous studies regarding the understanding of distinction and relationship between effective and efficient measurements of supply chain performance led this report to create a framework based on various literatures of the two concepts, including Potočan (2006)’s claim on the sources of conflict in content understanding, implementation of methodologies and management of organizations’ operations. By initiating the analyses on the lead time deviation in the Company Y, a major manufacturing company for commercial vehicles, and its influence on various performance measurements at different levels, the connection is endeavored as the lead time being an effective measurement and other time dependent measurements being efficient ones. READ MORE

3. 22. Inventory management : a theoretical approach to increasing delivery precision

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Thomas Ingram; Jesper Hagberg; [2018]
   Keywords : Inventory management; delivery precision; forecasting; lead time; safety stock; LISC; ABC-analysis;

   Abstract : A high level of delivery precision from a focal firm to their customers has the potential to provide competitive advantage amongst competing businesses. This report will detail the subject of inventory management and utilize theories on the subject in order to provide recommendations to a multinational company that wishes to increase their delivery precision. READ MORE

4. 23. Direct Material Safety Stock Standard - A Study at IKEA Industry

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Oskar Strömberg; Oscar Gustavsson; [2018]
   Keywords : Safety stock; safety time; safety stock under MRP; inventory control; Combining safety stock and safety time; decision support framework; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Title: Direct Material Safety Stock Standard Authors: Oscar Gustavsson, Oskar Strömberg Supervisors: Gustaf Lilja, IKEA Industry Eva Berg, Division of Industrial management and logistics, Lund University Contribution: This thesis has been a complete elaboration between the two authors. Each author has been involved in every part of the process. READ MORE

5. 24. 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

6. 25. 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