Essays about: "lean ;logistics ;case ;study"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 48 essays containing the words lean ;logistics ;case ;study.

  1. 11. Driving Autonomous Heavy Vehicles into the Future : A Business Model Perspective

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

    Author : Gabriel Kitzler; Anna Saibel; [2020]
    Keywords : Autonomous Heavy Vehicles; Technology Shifts; Business Model Innovation; Business Model Canvas; Core Competencies; Servitisatio; Självkörande tunga fordon; Teknikskiften; Affärsmodellsinnovation; Business Model Canvas; Kärnkompetenser; Tjänstefiering;

    Abstract : In light of the many environmental challenges that the world currently faces, new sustainable solutions are called for. The concept of autonomous heavy vehicles (AVs) is considered to be one of the next megatrends within transportation and this technology shift is predicted to improve safety and logistics as well as to cut driver costs and reduce CO2-emissions. READ MORE

  3. 12. Improvement of Value Stream Mapping and Internal Logistics through Digitalization: A study in the context of Industry 4.0

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Sahira Sultan; Aida Khodabandehloo; [2020]
    Keywords : Value Stream Mapping; VSM; Internal Logistics; Digitalization; Industry 4.0; Lean Manufacturing; Production System;

    Abstract : Traditional value stream mapping (VSM) is used to identify non-value-added (NVA) activities in lean production systems. However, VSM lacks flexibility and responsiveness due to its static nature, which limits its usage in complex and flexible production environments. READ MORE

  4. 13. Enhancement of in- and outbound logistics flows : A case study at Dagab Inköp & Logistik AB

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (CeLS); Jönköping University/Hälsohögskolan

    Author : Abdelrahman Audi; Yonis Raage; [2020]
    Keywords : CPFR; ERP Systems; Demand Management; Lean; Logistical Flows; Logistics Purchasing;

    Abstract : Background: In today's competitive and dynamic market, companies are trying to find new ways of changing their warehousing and logistics operations to increase the value for customers. Inbound and outbound logistics flows are key channels within warehouses as these encompass activities such as planning and scheduling which align with the flow of goods between enterprises and external associates, i. READ MORE

  5. 14. An analysis of wastes in the construction industry - a case study of Ebbepark

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Kommunikations- och transportsystem; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska högskolan

    Author : David Lagg; Niklas Waldt; [2020]
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    Abstract : Inefficient use of resources occurs in many industries, including both time and materials being wasted. A theory which has been used for a long time to reduce waste of resources in all supply chains is the SCM theory. READ MORE

  6. 15. Making material handling more efficient : reduction of non-value-adding activities at a wood products company

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Economics

    Author : Karin Gyllengahm; [2020]
    Keywords : ABC analysis; agility; business modelling; inventory; inventory layout; lean; material handling; operations management; order picking; value stream map; VSM; ABC analys; affärsmodellering; flexibilitet; lager; lagerstruktur; materialhantering; operativ ledningsteori; orderplockning; värdeflödesanalys;

    Abstract : The forest industry is one of the most important businesses in Sweden, accounting for 9-12 percent of the Swedish industry's total occupation, export, turnover, and added value. Although the investments made by the Swedish forest sector reached a new record during 2017, the industry stills struggle with low profitability. READ MORE