Essays about: "customer value concept in warehousing"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words customer value concept in warehousing.

  1. 1. Adapting Value Stream Mapping to Circular Product Flows. : From Manufacturing to Equipment Rental.

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

    Author : CHRISTIAN STRÖM; [2019]
    Keywords : Value Stream Mapping; Warehouse Operations; Distribution Centre; Return Handling; Linear Regression and Lean.; Värdeflödeskartläggning; Lager Hantering; Distributions Center; Returhantering; Linjär Regression och Lean.;

    Abstract : The rise of the sharing economy is forcing industries to move from traditional take-make-waste economy towards circular ones (Schuttelaar & Partners, 2019). Along with the increasing influence of e-commerce, supply-chain collaboration and globalization has increased the pressure of warehouse operations and requires more efficient operations with the use of less resources thanever before (Frazelle, 2016). READ MORE

  3. 2. IS LEAN A WASTE OF TIME? – A case study of Kjell&Company and the implementation of lean into their central warehouse

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Adrian Forsberg; Amanda Karlsson; [2016-07-04]
    Keywords : lean; lean thinking; lean warehouse; lean tools; culture; change management; performance measurements; KPI; measuring lean; lean strategy;

    Abstract : Companies constantly strive towards increasing their efficiency by improving the daily operations in order to strengthen their competitive advantage in the market. The concept of lean thinking has presented tools to achieve higher efficiency by the elimination of waste, i.e. the reduction of non-value-added activities for the end-customer. READ MORE

  4. 3. Analysing the Current State of a Warehouse -A Framework Based on VSM, Activity Profiling and Benchmarking

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Ida Wessman; Maja Bärring; [2014]
    Keywords : Value Stream Mapping; Activity Profiling; Benchmarking; Warehousing; Warehouse design; Lean warehouse; Distribution centre; Warehouse management; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The 21st century has brought significant changes to the market. The ability to deliver the right product at the right time with the right price is no longer just crucial for a company’s competitive success, in the long-term perspective it will decide if the company will survive on the market at all. READ MORE

  5. 4. Importance of CPFR implementation in SME : Discovering the need and insights of CPFR as a supply chain strategy

    University essay from Avdelningen för Industriell utveckling, IT och Samhällsbyggnad

    Author : Eduardo Quintero; Zhilin Li; [2012]
    Keywords : CPFR;

    Abstract : This thesis intended to evidence the need for change in a SME to reduce levels of inventory based on their process related to their supply chain management. This research focused on CPFR which is a process innovation tool that stands for collaborative planning, forecasting and replenishment (Cassivi, 2006). READ MORE

  6. 5. Improving Customer Service through Just-in-Time Distribution : Fitting into the customer’s service offer in case of ELECTROLUX LAUNDRY SYSTEMS

    University essay from Handelshögskolan BBS

    Author : Кatsiaryna Kazak; Yee Choi Wing; [2009]
    Keywords : Electrolux Laundry Systems; Just-in-time distribution; Relationship marketing; Dynamic capabilities; Competitive advantage;

    Abstract : The international environment today has been undergoing unprecedented change and many companies are seeking new ways to stand out from the competition by sustaining their competitive advantage. Internationalization and firms’ consolidation increase competition in the dynamic marketplace . READ MORE