Essays about: "spare parts inventory thesis"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 26 essays containing the words spare parts inventory thesis.

  1. 16. Lean cell implementation in high mix, low volume manufacturing

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Björn Ljunggren; [2013]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This thesis was conducted at Enics manufacturing unit in Västerås. This site employs 360 people out of a total of 2400 globally. The site produces electronics and is specialised toward low volumes and spare parts. The site has problems with high inventory levels, long lead times and less than preferred service level towards customers. READ MORE

  3. 17. Developing an analysis tool for risk calculation in supply chain operations

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Martin Olofsson; Daniel Persson; [2013]
    Keywords : Keywords: Inventory control; inventory management; simulation; multi-echelon inventory; value stream mapping; BorgWarner; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Problem: The case study company, BorgWarner, currently has no quantitative method for evaluating the risks connected to different inventory levels throughout their internal supply chain. Meanwhile there are internal goals for lowering the amount of capital tied in inventory. READ MORE

  4. 18. Environmental and Economic Benefits of using Multi-Echelon Inventory Control

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Sven Nilsson; Lina Ottosson; [2013]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Summary This master thesis evaluates the benefits of using multi-echelon control instead of single-echelon control of a multi-echelon inventory system. The multi-echelon inventory system studied in this thesis is a one-warehousemultiple- retailer inventory system. READ MORE

  5. 19. Towards an Integrated Supply Chain trough Vendor-Managed Inventory : A case study of the spare parts distribution at an international manufacturing company

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Maria Danielsson; Sofia Nilsson; [2013]
    Keywords : Vendor-Managed Inventory; supply chain integration; supply chain performance; supply chain collaboration and coordination; information sharing; collaborative planning forecasting and replenishment; spare parts distribution; international manufacturing companies;

    Abstract : During the last decade, research related to Supply Chain Management has got a great deal of attention. The focus has especially circulated around supply chain integration and centralisation due to the increasingly competitive global market. READ MORE

  6. 20. The Role of Logistics Service Providers in the Logistics Firms' Supply Chain

    University essay from Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Ojo Iseghohime Ajakaiye; [2012]
    Keywords : Role; Third-party logistics service providers; Logistics firms’ supply chains; Network; Carriers and Logistics intermediary.;

    Abstract : Competition amongst companies in the global market has resulted in increased production of goods and services. Enterprises are now faced with the challenges of shipments of raw materials, spare parts from vendors, and the finished goods to consumers. Logistics companies are springing up to tackle transportation and other logistics problems. READ MORE