Essays about: "ikea, distribution"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 21 essays containing the words ikea, distribution.

  1. 11. Goodbye to Inbound and Outbound waste : A case study at IKEA’s Distribution Centre,

    University essay from Ekonomihögskolan, ELNU

    Author : Jonathan Kölemo; Simon Jensen; [2012]
    Keywords : Lean; VSM; CSM; Waste reduction;

    Abstract : Authors        Jonathan Kölemo (890303) and Simon Jensen (870212)                         Title              Goodbye to Inbound and Outbound waste - A case study at IKEA’s Distribution                      Centre, Älmhult   Background The DC in Älmhult is working in two administrative teams; Inbound and Outbound. The relationship between and inside the Inbound and Outbound teams are complex and unclear. READ MORE

  3. 12. Creating Continuous Flow and Internal Transport Optimization at IKEA Distribution Center, Älmhult

    University essay from Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Wenfeng Miao; Linwang Li; [2011]
    Keywords : IKEA DC Älmhult; Warehouse; VSM; Waste; Continuous Flow; Internal Transport;

    Abstract : The objective of this project is to improve productivity and efficiency for the inbound material handling operations in the warehouse of DC Älmhult. After three weeks pre-study in place of the distribution center, the authors have observed several problems existing in the current production, among which three types of wastes are found and analyzed by using VSM that are pick and drop, operator waiting time and inefficient transport. READ MORE

  4. 13. Time based strategy in distribution logistics : gaining competitive advantages in IKEA

    University essay from Akademin för teknik och miljö

    Author : Ji Liu; Yuhui Röhstö Hou; [2011]
    Keywords : distribution logistics; time based strategy; IKEA;

    Abstract : Distribution logistics plays a critical role in international companies that want to have more competence in the complex and global market. Today, most customers care more about whether the products can be in hand of them within expected time instead of how company delivery the products. READ MORE

  5. 14. Coordinated inventory control - A case study on its performance compared to the current system at IKEA

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Silva Rasmusson; Björn Sunesson; [2010]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Coordinated inventory management is not widely used among companies today. Not even modern companies, which should have resources and ability to always be in the forefront of technological developments, prioritizes models that in theory can provide substantial savings. READ MORE

  6. 15. Achieving pre-defined service

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Theodor Bäckström; Kristina Göransson; [2010]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Abstract IKEA’s business idea is to offer a wide range of well designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them. To be able to do this the costs must be kept as low as possible. READ MORE