Essays about: "COST REDUCTION IN SERVICE INDUSTRY"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 25 essays containing the words COST REDUCTION IN SERVICE INDUSTRY.

  1. 11. Collaboration between companies in sharing economy and Skanska

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Otto Myllynpää; Joseph Hanosh; [2018]
    Keywords : car sharing; business development; sharing economy; business collaboration; zoning;

    Abstract : Purpose: The aim is to investigate the content of the collaboration between car sharing companies and the construction company. The authors aim to map the different phases of collaboration and create a reasonable model to exhibit the collaboration. Methodology: This paper used qualitative approach as the method. READ MORE

  2. 12. Allocation of a European DC to Minimize LUL Shipments for Companies within the Aged Alcoholic Beverage Industry

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Josefin Berntson; Cecilia Flink; [2016]
    Keywords : LUL- FUL Shipments; Distribution Network Design; Distribution center; Distribution Costs; Europe; Alcoholic Beverage Industry; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Title: Allocation of a European Distribution Center to Minimize LUL Shipments for Companies within the Aged Alcoholic Beverage Industry Authors: Josefin Berntson, Cecilia Flink Supervisor: Sebastian Pashaei, Department of Industrial Management and Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Problem description: The increased demand for distribution as a result of the globalization has increased the distribution cost for many companies and made it crucial for companies to have a good distribution strategy. One strategy to keep down the distribution cost is to aim for full-unit-load (FUL) shipments and gain economies of scale, which companies with small order quantities often struggle with. READ MORE

  3. 13. Structuring Lean Thinking in the Radio Access Network Area

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska högskolan

    Author : Maribel Juarez; [2014]
    Keywords : Lean Service and Lean tools;

    Abstract : Customer’ demands, higher quality, faster and safer deliveries are some reasons for unexpected changes in the organizations. It has incremented complexity and cost. Lean production is known as a methodology to make improvements in manufacturing areas such as mentioned above and it is focused on the process of a product. READ MORE

  4. 14. The Value Added by the Purchasing Department to the Organization

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

    Author : Leticia Elizabeth Arias Peregrina; [2012]
    Keywords : Purchasing; value added; value-based purchasing; internal customer; customer satisfaction; internal service quality; purchasing maturity; value chain.;

    Abstract : The role of purchasing has been evolving during the last years, increasing its strategic importance inside the organization. Traditionally viewed as a supportive function impacting only the bottom-line of the company, the main performance indicators for purchasing were cost-reduction and savings. READ MORE

  5. 15. Understanding conditions for sustainable supply chain development : cases from China's food processing sector

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : William Redekop; [2011]
    Keywords : sustainability; supply chain management; food processing; agriculture; China;

    Abstract : As the world enters an era of rapidly growing demand for food, declining resource availability and rising volatility, leaders in global food processing have recognized the need for more sustainable food production and are beginning to implement strategies for improved environmental, social and economic performance in their supply chains. With significant growth occurring in emerging markets like China, multinational food processors must consider the context of the market and the impact this has on the viability of their sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) strategies. READ MORE