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  1. 1. Streamlining the Ordering Process: A Case Study of Alfa Laval

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Sebastian Åsberg; Gustav Sjöblom; [2021]
    Keywords : Ordering Process; Item Classification; Inventory Management; Alfa Laval; JEEVES; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background One of Alfa Laval’s factories in Lund, LA, has noticed that up to 50% of all order proposals suggested by their ERP system JEEVES is considered to be irrelevant and are subsequently disregarded by the purchasers. Consequently, many purchasers disregard the parameters in JEEVES that control what proposals get suggested and instead order on “gut-feeling” and personal experience. READ MORE

  3. 2. Material replenishment system

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Stefan Andersson; Johan Elfvenfrost; [2016]
    Keywords : TPS; Lean Management; JIT; Kanban; Material Planning; MRP; ERP;

    Abstract : This thesis work has been written both for and in co-operation with the company IAC Group Gothenburg. The main purpose of the report is to find a new alternative material replenishment system which will improve the internal material flow and eliminate unnecessary work activities such as manual call offs. READ MORE

  4. 3. Creating Structure in an Ad Hoc Environment - Evaluating a distribution network design within Ericsson BNET

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Magdalena Westergren; [2009]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background/Purpose Global competition, an increased focus on market requirements, advances in information and communication technology as well as in international freight systems, are some factors that have caused global companies to review their distribution networks. Upon assessing Ericsson’s distribution network, a need for transit terminals has been acknowledged by the company. READ MORE

  5. 4. A new business model for customized laminate flooring concepts

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Tomas Eliasson; Carl Johan Måwe; [2005]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The laminate flooring company Pergo (Europe) AB has during the last years identified an increasing market demand for customized flooring solutions. In the autumn of 2004 Pergo had no standardized product offer and the existing administrative process was not suited to produce and deliver customized products. READ MORE