Essays about: "implementation of supply chain practice"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 28 essays containing the words implementation of supply chain practice.

1. 11. Improving Materials Supply Processes to Assembly Lines Through Toyota Production System and Lean Manufacturing

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

   Author : Patrik Östlund; [2020]
   Keywords : Lean manufacturing; Toyota production system; Operations management; Flow efficiency; Continuous improvements; Setup time reduction; Kanban system; Constructive research approach; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Purpose – TePe Munhygienprodukter AB (TePe) is moving the production facility designated their toothbrushes as part of their expansion phase. Not only do they face challenges due to a two-floor production, but also do they face efficiency and safety challenges in their materials flow. READ MORE

3. 12. Mainstreaming the environment within humanitarian operations: Identifying key factors for effective implementation of a green approach to procurement within the International Federation of the Red Cross

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Lindy Hromas; [2017]
   Keywords : environmental mainstreaming; green procurement; humanitarian logistics; environmental impact; humanitarian supply chain; greening; Social Sciences; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Each year millions of people receive emergency relief items from humanitarian organizations following disasters and crises. While significant time and resources have been invested in identifying the needs of affected populations and how to address those needs, significantly less focus has been given to environmental impacts of these response operations. READ MORE

4. 13. Evaluation of Sea Freight Distribution - a case study from an aftermarket perspective

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Mathias Berg; Gustav Karlström; [2017]
   Keywords : sea freight; transportation mode; distribution network; simulation; aftermarket perspective; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Background: Within research, it has been stated that transportation cost is a large part of logistics cost which is a large contributor to supply chain costs. To reduce transportation cost, choosing the appropriate transportation mode is an important decision both on a strategic and tactical level. READ MORE

5. 14. Internal benchmark of IKEA's Sourcing Assignment processes and documents across business areas and categories - A multiple case study

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Axel Heiskanen Nilsson; [2017]
   Keywords : Sourcing Assignment; Internal benchmark; Multiple-case study; Cross-case analysis; Internal best practice; Category management in purchasing; Category source sourcing plan; IKEA way of working; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Background: The IKEA Range & Supply organisation consists of business areas (BAs) and categories. BAs work with product development toward end-customers while the material-based categories work toward suppliers with purchasing and sourcing related tasks. READ MORE

6. 15. How do supply companies perceive customer company’s Ethical Trading practice?: A study on the case of IKEA's code of conduct in Vietnam

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Author : Jungmin Han; [2016-01-08]
   Keywords : CSR; Ethical trading; IKEA; IWAY code of conduct; sensemaking; normative and strategic CSR;

   Abstract : This study explores ethical trading practices in Vietnam. Ethical trading is considered to be a major part of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and emerged partly as a response to anti globalization and anti corporate sentiment especially for multinational companies. READ MORE