Essays about: "service level for spare parts distribution"

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  1. 1. Investigating successful performance measures for spare part providers operating as cost centers – based on the case study in an international organization

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Emil Strand; Shikhar Agnihotri; [2023-06-29]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The research finds a solution to the problem of measuring performance for a cost center that is in the aftermarket supply business. It is based on a case study at Volvo Group’s Service Market Logistics division responsible for supplying spare parts to its dealers. READ MORE

  3. 2. An Investigation into the Possibilities for Cost Saving in a Distribution Network with Demand Dependencies

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Erik Berggren; Rawlings Nechavava; [2019]
    Keywords : Logistics; Inventory Control; Ordering; Dependencies; Demand Dependencies; coordinated Ordering; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Inventory control is a subject that impacts more or less every section of most businesses, hence companies today view it as a crucial problem of strategic importance (Axsäter, 2015). Managing inventory is a complex task which can be made even more complex by considering multiple items interacting with each other throughout the supply network. READ MORE

  4. 3. Maintenance Perception in Swedish SMEs (A local study in Kronoberg County) 

    University essay from Institutionen för maskinteknik (MT)

    Author : Talip Ablay; [2013]
    Keywords : Survey; Maintenance management; SMEs; KPIs; Kronoberg;

    Abstract : Recognition of maintenance management as a significant factor holds the key to competitiveness in the global market irrespective of the size of the business. Maintenance management practices are primarily found in larger and multinational companies but the purpose of this paper is to investigate the maintenance practices that are used in SMEs of Sweden (Kronoberg County). READ MORE

  5. 4. Benefits and challenges with coordinated inventory control at Volvo Parts

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Piotr Borowiec; Carl-Johan Liedberg; [2009]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Coordinated inventory control is a concept within inventory management where decisions are based on stock and demand situations throughout a whole system of interconnected warehouses and inventories, and where control parameters are simultaneously determined and set at all installations. This thesis is a part of a larger research collaboration project in coordinated inventory control where NGiL (Next Generation Innovative Logistics), a Lund based research institute, and Volvo Parts AB in Gothenburg participate. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Optimized Configuration of Volvo Car Parts

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate Business School

    Author : Shen Si; Geng Yafen; [2007-07-19T14:58:55Z]
    Keywords : distribution centre location; distribution centre number; warehouse location; distribution system design; heuristic location method; centre of gravity method; automotive spare parts distribution system; service level for spare parts distribution;

    Abstract : Reducing logistics cost could help an organization to gain competitive advantages over its competitors among homogenous products, since production costs are with little difference. The severe competition in the automobile market in China urges Volvo Car Corporation to cut down its logistics cost and to enhance the service level there to take more market share from its competitors. READ MORE