Essays about: "jit case study"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 20 essays containing the words jit case study.

1. 11. The Effects of an Increased Traceability on Lead Times : A case study on a material replenishment system at a Swedish industrial tools manufacturer

   University essay from KTH/Industriell Management

   Author : Per Åström; Tobias Hespe; [2015]
   Keywords : Traceability; Lean Manufacturing; Material Replenishment; Internal Lead Times; Continuous Improvement; Spårbarhet; Lean Manufacturing; Materialtillförsel; Interna Ledtider; Ständiga Förbättringar;

   Abstract : This study investigates the relationship between an increased traceability and shortened lead times in the internal material replenishment system at a large Swedish industrial tools manufacturer. Traceability and its effects on uncertainty in the supply chain has been widely researched in academia, but there is a gap regarding how traceability affects lead times. READ MORE

3. 12. A critical assessment of inventory management principles  and purchasing routines : Managing packaging material in a process industry

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

   Author : Christer Nederman; Oscar Slogén; [2015]
   Keywords : Economic order quantity; Inventory Management; Just in time purchasing; Sustainable inventory management.;

   Abstract : Inventory management is today seen as more competitive oriented, process oriented and better integrated into the companies than before. But still do several companies run their inventories according a traditional approach. There is therefore a need for some companies to evaluate their inventory management and adapt the new view. READ MORE

4. 13. How to manage the bullwhip effect in the supply chain : A case study on Chinese Haier Group

   University essay from Avdelningen för Industriell utveckling, IT och Samhällsbyggnad

   Author : Ronghe Peng; Yi Xiao; [2014]
   Keywords : Bullwhip effect; Supply chain; Haier Group;

   Abstract : This thesis intended to increase the understanding of bullwhip effect in electrical appliance industry in the Chinese market. In the supply chain management, the bullwhip effect is a phenomenon can never be ignored. READ MORE

5. 14. Olympic Logistics Centers and their Adjustment to Specific Requirementsand Distribution Applications : Comparing the Olympic SummerGames 2000-2008

   University essay from IHH, Marketing and Logistics

   Author : Anett Strehlow; Katja Rehage; [2012]
   Keywords : Olympic Games; logistics centers; warehousing; distribution centers; distribution applications; WMS; RFID; bar coding; JIT; cross-docking;

   Abstract : Problem: Since there is not much inside information available, the problem that will be handled by this thesis is the coordination of warehousing activities within the logistics centers put to use by the Olympic Summer Games from 2000 to 2008. A special attention is given to certain requirements such as layout, capacity management, ownership and distribution applications. READ MORE

6. 15. Supply Risk Management of Automotive Suppliers : Development in a Fluctuating Environment

   University essay from IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

   Author : Maximilian Staudinger; Marius Günl; [2012]
   Keywords : supply risk management; automotive suppliers; risk management process; risk identification; risk assessment; risk management; risk monitoring; Kraljic matrix; fluctuating demand;

   Abstract : Background: The implementation of procurement concepts such as JIT or singlesourcing have resulted in the emergence of new supply risks forautomotive suppliers. The economic crisis in 2008 and volatiledemand in recent years had enormous impact on the sector. READ MORE