Essays about: "safety stocks"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the words safety stocks.

1. 1. Predicting the Impact of Supply Chain Disruptions Using Statistical Analysis and Machine Learning

   University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

   Author : Hannes Andersson; John Sjöberg; [2023]
   Keywords : Supply chain disruption; SMOTE; feature engineering; machine learning; random forest; statistics; applied mathematics; Störning i försörjningskedja; maskininlärning; matematik; statistik;

   Abstract : The dairy business is vulnerable to supply chain disruptions since large safety stocks to cover up losses are not always a viable option, therefore it is crucial to maintain a smooth supply chain to ensure stable delivery accuracies. Disruptions are unpredictable and hard to avoid in the supply chain, especially in cases where production errors cause lost production volume. READ MORE

3. 2. Inventory control of intermediatestorage in the steel industry:analysis of forecasting accuracyand erroneous products : Case study on SSAB, Oxelösund

   University essay from Karlstads universitet

   Author : Damian Mon Ke; [2022]
   Keywords : forecasting; forecasting accuracy; inventory control; simulation; discrete event simulation; data analysis;

   Abstract : The case study has been carried out at SSAB Oxelösund, where a major project is on the way to improve the system support for substance planning, to ensure that the right products are actually produced. Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to analyze inventory control in intermediate storage within steel industry with data-driven methods and simulation. READ MORE

4. 3. 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. 4. Improving Planning Stability : A case study of Planning at AstraZeneca

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Sahil Ahmed; Olof Schippert; [2020]
   Keywords : Production Planning; Master Production Scheduling; Material Requirement Planning; Stability;

   Abstract : To provide high service level, an organisation must maintain flexibility in production planning. This allows them to react to changes in demand and supply information. Changes in production plan decreases planning stability. Low stability has knock on effect on supply of material. READ MORE

6. 5. Direct Material Safety Stock Standard - A Study at IKEA Industry

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Oskar Strömberg; Oscar Gustavsson; [2018]
   Keywords : Safety stock; safety time; safety stock under MRP; inventory control; Combining safety stock and safety time; decision support framework; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Title: Direct Material Safety Stock Standard Authors: Oscar Gustavsson, Oskar Strömberg Supervisors: Gustaf Lilja, IKEA Industry Eva Berg, Division of Industrial management and logistics, Lund University Contribution: This thesis has been a complete elaboration between the two authors. Each author has been involved in every part of the process. READ MORE