Essays about: "advantages of value chains"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 20 essays containing the words advantages of value chains.

  1. 6. Optimization of aftermarket logistics with dual supply chains for Sandvik AB

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

    Author : Gopalakrishnan Srinivasan; Akshay Hingmire; [2020]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: Aftermarket logistics is important for a manufacturing company to maintain customer satisfaction in the long run. However, the supply chain set for aftermarket parts is equally crucial as the original equipment. Modification or optimization of the logistics systems for slow-moving aftermarket items is inevitable. READ MORE

  3. 7. Textile Value Chains Competitive Advantages of Local Manufacturing in High-Cost Countries

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

    Author : Wael Gamaleldin; Najoua Maniar; [2020]
    Keywords : Textile industry; high-cost countries; Sweden; local manufacturing; competitive advantage; value chain; competitive disadvantage; reshoring.;

    Abstract : Background Globalization has forced textile firms to move their manufacturing to low-cost countries to reduce their prices. However, interest in local manufacturing has increased in recent years because of the trend in sustainability and changes in society’s ways of thinking, both of which can bring textile industry manufacturing back to high-cost countries. READ MORE

  4. 8. Strategic Inventory Control in Capacity-Constrained Manufacturing Systems : Reviewing the tangible effect of applying multi-echelon optimization in a multi-product environment

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Jonathan Petersson; Pontus Nellgård; [2020]
    Keywords : Inventory Management; Inventory optimization; Lean manufacturing; Discrete event simulation; Industry 4.0; Lagerstyrning; Lageroptimering; Lean tillverkning; Simulering; Industri 4.0;

    Abstract : Firms today maintain complex supply chains containing many dependent stages to manufacture a product to the end customer. Here lies a dilemma, keeping extensive inventory generate higher customer satisfaction by enabling quick deliveries. This increase in inventory, however, comes at an increase in costs. READ MORE

  5. 9. Eldrimner Mathantverk : a collective brand for artisan produced food items

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Karin Haglund; [2017]
    Keywords : artisan food production; artisan food producers; branding; certification system; collective asset; collective brand; coordination mechanisms; small-scale food producers; social capital; quality label;

    Abstract : Although mass production of undifferentiated commodities dominates the market for food products, a shift has turned consumers’ interests towards alternative food chains with a focus on quality attributes, origin and a stronger control and guarantee. But as the variety of food products expands, consumers require more information in their purchase situations. READ MORE

  6. 10. Multi-Sided Platforms: Understand their strengths and weaknesses

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Lucas Ehrenstråhle; Elin Mathies; [2015]
    Keywords : platforms; differentiation; resources; activities; MSP; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Title: Multi-Sided Platforms: Understanding their strengths and weaknesses Seminar date: 2014-05-22 Course: FEKN90 Företagsekonomi: Examensarbete på Civilekonomprogrammet (30 ECTS) Authors: Lucas Ehrenstråhle and Elin Mathies Supervisor: Magnus Johansson Five keywords: MSP, activities, resources, differentiation and platforms The purpose: is to investigate why small actors use multi-sided platforms (MSPs). Furthermore with the number of hotels connected to the MSP, the competition intensifies. READ MORE