Essays about: "warehouse engineering"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 88 essays containing the words warehouse engineering.

  1. 11. Linking warehouse with production - Determining where and how to design a pull system at Tetra Pak

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Gustav Östlund; Alexander Hantelis; [2022]
    Keywords : Material flow; Information flow; Warehousing; Production; Lean; Design science research; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Problem description: Tetra Pak is currently using a push system for most movements of material between their component warehouse, the yard and the PPCL production site and are interested in how a potential implementation of a pull system could affect the efficiency of the material flow. Purpose:The purpose of this master thesis is to create decision– and design propositions for determining when it is appropriate to utilize a pull system and how a pull system can be designed at Tetra Pak PPCL. READ MORE

  2. 12. Optimisation of the Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines

    University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Paula Isacson; Daniel Maslov; [2021]
    Keywords : Mixed-integer program; stochastic program; supply chain management; reliability; Blandad heltalsprogrammering; stokastisk programmering; logistik av försörjningskedja; tillförlitlighet;

    Abstract : This paper explores how to optimally distribute vaccines by deciding what middle warehouses to use for storage. For this purpose, a network has been designed with a central warehouse, a set of middle warehouses and a set of local hospitals. READ MORE

  3. 13. Boost your spare parts supply - A case study on cooperation terms in the spare parts supply chain focused on the supplier-buyer dyad

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Måns Krantz; Anders Fasth Gillstedt; [2021]
    Keywords : Purchasing; After-Sales; Spare Parts; Supply Chain Management; Supplier Collaboration; Consignment Stock Strategy; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Purchasing has become an increasingly important function in manufacturing companies, as it accounts for a large extent of total spending and influences a company's competitive position. It is relevant for Tetra Pak, a global manufacturer of packaging and processing solutions, active since the 1950s. Tetra Pak has over 100. READ MORE

  4. 14. 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

  5. 15. Using Lean Practices to Develop Improvement Suggestions for a Warehouse – A case study of a company in the perishables industry

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Leon Liljeqvist; [2021]
    Keywords : Warehousing; Material flow; Lean; Wastes; Value stream mapping; Case study; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Title – Using Lean Practices to Develop Improvement Suggestions for a Warehouse: A case study of a company in the perishables industry Author – Leon Liljeqvist Supervisor – Joakim Kembro, Division of Engineering Logistics, Faculty of Engineering – LTH, Lund University Purpose – The purpose of this thesis is to improve the turnover of goods at the most prominent locations in the warehouse's dispatch area, by identifying problem areas in the material flows that hinder the efficiency and provide remedy suggestions for these. Design/Methodology – To fulfill the purpose a single in-depth case study is conducted with theory-building research purpose. READ MORE