Essays about: "master thesis of service management"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 138 essays containing the words master thesis of service management.

  1. 21. Causes of the bullwhip effect : A study of the bullwhip effect in the Volvo Group Service Market Logistics’ supply chain

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling

    Author : Klara Dahlin; Oscar Säfström; [2021]
    Keywords : logistics; aftermarket; spare part logistics; supply chain; logistics management; bullwhip effect; the bullwhip effect; bullwhip; service market logistics; inventory; orders; demand; amplification; upstream; Forrester effect; root causes; information transparency; logistics and supply chain management; root causes of the bullwhip effect; eliminate the bullwhip effect; reduce the bullwhip effect; eliminate; reduce; logistik; bullwhip-effekten; bullwhipeffekten; Forrestereffekten; bullwhip; försörjningskedja; logistik och supply chain management; eftermarknad; reservdelar; informationsdelning; rotorsaker; bullwhipeffektens rotorsaker; eliminera bullwhipeffekten; reducera bullwhipeffekten; reducera; eliminera; bullwhip effekten;

    Abstract : The bullwhip effect is defined as an upstream amplification of demand variability and has received interest within multinational companies for decades. As early as in the 1950’s, Forrester (1958) discussed what is today known as the bullwhip effect, which has a negative impact on the customer service, costs, and inventory investment in a supply chain (Lee et al. READ MORE

  2. 22. Designing a New Warehouse to Improve Space Utilization and Handling Efficiency: A Case Study of a Production Warehouse

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Erik Ramström; Emil Niklasson; [2021]
    Keywords : Warehousing; warehouse design; production warehouse; contextual factors; space utilization; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Title: Designing a new warehouse to improve space utilization and handling efficiency: A case study of a production warehouse Authors: Emil Niklasson, Erik Ramström Supervisor: Joakim Kembro, Department of Industrial Management and Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Problem description: The focus on warehousing has grown in the industry during the 21st century to increase the competitive advantage of companies. Despite this, the development of the coil warehouse at Alfa Laval has received little focus during the last decades. READ MORE

  3. 23. RC Trough Bridges: A Parametric Study using FEM and an Analysis of their Current State

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : David Åkergren; [2021]
    Keywords : concrete; trough bridges; parametric study; FEM; BaTMan; ATENA; load eccentricity; compressive strength; tensile strength;

    Abstract : There are approximately 4000 railway bridges in Sweden managed by the Swedish Administration of Transport (Trafikverket), of which a common construction type is the reinforced concrete (RC) trough bridge, which is a structure that consists of a slab carried by two longitudinal main beams which transfer loads towards the supports. A substantial amount of the RC trough bridge population is approaching the end of their service lives which consequently implies that the replacement of some of these bridges can be expected in the near future. READ MORE

  4. 24. Optimization of aftermarket logistics with dual supply chains for Sandvik AB

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

    Author : Gopalakrishnan Srinivasan; Akshay Hingmire; [2020]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: Aftermarket logistics is important for a manufacturing company to maintain customer satisfaction in the long run. However, the supply chain set for aftermarket parts is equally crucial as the original equipment. Modification or optimization of the logistics systems for slow-moving aftermarket items is inevitable. READ MORE

  5. 25. Addressing shortcomings in goods distribution : A case study of a collaborative distribution network

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

    Author : Axel Tåhlin; Victor Gjers; [2020]
    Keywords : Cross-dock; Goods Distribution; Distribution Network; FMCG; Customer Satisfaction; Customer Service Level; Supply Chain Collaboration; Mellanlager; Varudistribution; Distributionsnätverk; FMCG; Kundnöjdhet; Kundservicenivå; Försörjningskedjesamarbete;

    Abstract : In the increasingly frequent distribution of the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry, there is an evident need of improving supply chain operations to ensure sustainability. As part of the supply chain, the distribution of goods often accounts for a major part of costs and resources. READ MORE