Essays about: "transportation inventory control"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words transportation inventory control.

  1. 1. Heuristic and Exact Evaluation of Two-Echelon Inventory Systems

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Gudborg Nanna Sigurdardottir; [2022]
    Keywords : Inventory Control; Single-echelon model; Two-Echelon model; Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : The main theme of this project is inventory control with stochastic demand. In this thesis, we consider a two-echelon inventory system that consists of one central warehouse and N retail stores. Customer demands at the retailers follow independent Poisson demand processes and each customer only demands one unit. READ MORE

  3. 2. Development of production layout : A proposal of Lean model for a manufacturing company by using Value Stream Mapping

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Josefin Fransson; [2020]
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    Abstract : A general aim among manufacturing companies is to create a high value for the customer by using few resources and gain profit as a result. Tools and methods from Lean can be used for streamlining the production in order to achieve a resource-effective, flexible, and fast production process. READ MORE

  4. 3. Critical cost and risk factors in a reshoring decision - A Swedish Perspective

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/JTH, Industriell organisation och produktion

    Author : Julia Karlsson; Valzone Citaku; [2017]
    Keywords : Reshoring; Onshoring; Backshoring; Inshoring; Back-reshoring; Reshoring decision; Manufacturing relocation decision; Cost analysis; Risk assessment; Cost factors; Risk factors;

    Abstract : Background: A growing reshoring trend has recently been discovered, when companies bring back their manufacturing to the domestic country. Reshoring has received more public attention recently and the interest in reshoring strategies is growing. READ MORE

  5. 4. A Time-Evolving Optimization Model for an Intermodal Distribution Supply Chain Network:!A Case Study at a Healthcare Company

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik

    Author : Sara Johansson; My Westberg; [2016]
    Keywords : Optimization; Mixed-Integer Linear Programming; Supply Chain; Distribution Network; Sensitivity Analysis.;

    Abstract : Enticed by the promise of larger sales and better access to customers, consumer goods compa- nies (CGCs) are increasingly looking to evade traditional retailers and reach their customers directly–with direct-to-customer (DTC) policy. DTC trend has emerged to have major im- pact on logistics operations and distribution channels. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Influence of Logistics Outsourcing on Supply Chain Management

    University essay from JTH, Industriell organisation och produktion

    Author : Rajath Raghu; Jean-Baptiste Brat; [2012]
    Keywords : Outsourcing; Production sourcing; Supply Chain Management Strategy; Information technology; Partnership;

    Abstract : This research work as part of a Master thesis aims to analyse the potential influence of outsourced logistics function on supply chain management from a strategic perspective. To carry out this thesis work a survey is designed to collect all the necessary data, in order to investigate the influence of outsourced logistics activities. READ MORE