Essays about: "Spare Part Distribution"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 essays containing the words Spare Part Distribution.

  1. 1. Investigating successful performance measures for spare part providers operating as cost centers – based on the case study in an international organization

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Emil Strand; Shikhar Agnihotri; [2023-06-29]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The research finds a solution to the problem of measuring performance for a cost center that is in the aftermarket supply business. It is based on a case study at Volvo Group’s Service Market Logistics division responsible for supplying spare parts to its dealers. READ MORE

  3. 2. Causes of the bullwhip effect : A study of the bullwhip effect in the Volvo Group Service Market Logistics’ supply chain

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling

    Author : Klara Dahlin; Oscar Säfström; [2021]
    Keywords : logistics; aftermarket; spare part logistics; supply chain; logistics management; bullwhip effect; the bullwhip effect; bullwhip; service market logistics; inventory; orders; demand; amplification; upstream; Forrester effect; root causes; information transparency; logistics and supply chain management; root causes of the bullwhip effect; eliminate the bullwhip effect; reduce the bullwhip effect; eliminate; reduce; logistik; bullwhip-effekten; bullwhipeffekten; Forrestereffekten; bullwhip; försörjningskedja; logistik och supply chain management; eftermarknad; reservdelar; informationsdelning; rotorsaker; bullwhipeffektens rotorsaker; eliminera bullwhipeffekten; reducera bullwhipeffekten; reducera; eliminera; bullwhip effekten;

    Abstract : The bullwhip effect is defined as an upstream amplification of demand variability and has received interest within multinational companies for decades. As early as in the 1950’s, Forrester (1958) discussed what is today known as the bullwhip effect, which has a negative impact on the customer service, costs, and inventory investment in a supply chain (Lee et al. READ MORE

  4. 3. Analysing the Impacts of Using Direct Shipments in the Distribution Network for Spare Parts

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Hugo Hedin; [2020]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Distribution is a part of the supply chain and refers to the steps taken to move and store a product from the supplier stage to the customer stage in the supply chain. Direct shipment is a concept within distribution and refers to shipping direct between a supplier and a retailer or customer. READ MORE

  5. 4. Availability vs. Cost Efficiency : A Case Study Taking on an Integrated Approach to Spare Part Distribution in the High-Tech Industry

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

    Author : Emma Boström; Julia Lundell; [2020]
    Keywords : Spare part management; Inventory; Classification; Demand Forecasting; Distribution Network; Integrated approach; Aftermarket supply; Reservdelshantering; Lager; Klassificering; Efterfrågeprognoser; Distributionsnätverk; Integrerad strategi; Eftermarknadsförsörjning;

    Abstract : Finding the proper balance between availability and cost efficiency is an important concern within spare part management. Spare part suppliers need to respond quickly to customer demand as a stock-out can have severe consequences for both the customer and the supplier. READ MORE

  6. 5. A feasibility study on rail transportation of paperboard at Tetra Pak

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för teknisk ekonomi och logistik

    Author : Sanjay Mudaliar; Murilo Teldeschi; [2020]
    Keywords : BRI; Mode choice; total logistics cost; service; environment.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The current global trade scenario has a large infrastructural gap, which limits the possibilities for physical distribution of goods among different countries or continents. The ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ will be used to close this gap. Tetra Pak being global organisation would like to explore the possibilities of using rail transport in BRI. READ MORE