Essays about: "Distribution channel management"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 39 essays containing the words Distribution channel management.

  1. 6. Optimal Multi-Skilled Workforce Scheduling for Contact Centers Using Mixed Integer Linear Programming : A Method to Automatize Workforce Management

    University essay from KTH/Optimeringslära och systemteori

    Author : Sara Eriksson; [2020]
    Keywords : Optimization; systems theory; mathematics; scheduling; mixed integer linear programming; multi-skilled; Optimering; systemteori; matematik; schemaläggning; mixad linjär heltalsoptimering; multikompetent;

    Abstract : This master thesis in optimization and systems theory is a development of two different optimization models formulated to schedule multi-skilled agents for contact centers depending on the forecasted demand, assigned by Teleopti. Four mixed integer linear programming models are created with the optimization programming language GAMS and solved by the internet based solver NEOS. READ MORE

  3. 7. Does Length Matter?: An exploratory study on the current state of producers in Short Food Supply Chains

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Victor Magnusson; Daniel Petri Cortés; Simon Wernerhag; [2020]
    Keywords : Short Food Supply Chains; Food Supply Chains; Sustainable Development; Alternative Food Systems; Socio-environmental Responsibility;

    Abstract : Background: The relevance of the food system for economic, environmental and social well-being is vital to consider. However, there is a lack of research covering issues and performance assessments of the supply chains in the food industry. READ MORE

  4. 8. Designing Distribution Channel Strategies in the Digital World : An Exploratory Case Study on a Swedish Manufacturing Film

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Felix Ewert; Linnea Olby; [2020]
    Keywords : Digital transformation; distribution channel strategy; multi-channel strategy; digital ecosystem; channel mix; Digital transformation; distributionskanalsstrategi; multikanalsstrategi; digitalt ekosystem; kanalmix;

    Abstract : Digital transformation has led to major shifts in the customer landscape and the roles of distribution channel partners, resulting in implications for the distribution channel strategy of manufacturing firms. Whereas previous research in the field focused primarily on the impact of the shifting customer landscape, a gap in the literature was identified concerning digital transformation in relation to a manufacturing firm's distribution channel strategy. READ MORE

  5. 9. Centralization vs. Decentralization: Selection of Downstream Supply Chain Strategy : A single case study on the positioning of purchasing within the Supply Chain of a multinational company

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Oliver Mazoyer; [2020]
    Keywords : Supply Chain Management; Globalization; Outsourcing; Risks; Purchasing; Data Mining; Strategies; Network Design; Selection Framework; Centralization; Decentralization; Scenario; Distribution Network; COVID-19; Supply Chain Management; Globalisering; Outsourcing; Risker; Inköp; Data Mining; Strategier; Nätverksdesign; Urvalsramverk; Centralisering; Decentralisering; Scenario; Distributionsnätverk; COVID-19;

    Abstract : As Supply Chain Management has continuously evolved, it has during recent times been exposed to the opportunities and threats that follow globalization. Firms have the possibility of getting their products/services to customers worldwide by outsourcing processes. READ MORE

  6. 10. How is returns management differentiated between click-and-mortar and pure play companies?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Emma Midgley; Victoria Seim Strömseng; [2019-06-20]
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    Abstract : The emergence of e-commerce and returns management has not only provided a wide selection of corporate opportunities, but it has also come with new obstacles that challenge competitive objectives, goals and strategies of businesses. The following thesis aims to distinguish returns management processes between click-and-mortar and pure player companies. READ MORE