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1. 1. Supply Chain Management: Increasing Performance and Coordination in a Sales & Operations Planning Context

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Jacob Knutsson; Theodor Jener; [2023]
   Keywords : S OP; Strategy; Inventory; Operations; Strategic alignment; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Alfa Laval’s business unit Gasketed Plate Heat Exchanger uses Sales and Operations Planning to balance supply with demand to ensure profitable growth. Currently, the business unit is experiencing inefficiencies as they fail to execute the plans from Sales and Operations Planning. READ MORE

3. 2. Inventory management: A high-level analysis of selected process elements, and factors impacting plan performance - A case study at Alfa Laval

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Danielle Schiro; Lucas Librelotto Rubin; [2023]
   Keywords : Inventory Management; Make-to-Order; Forecasting; Collaboration; Strategic Alignment; KPIs; Organizational Structures; Alfa Laval; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to increase the effectiveness of the case company, Alfa Laval’s, inventory management by finding challenges, opportunities, and gaps within its current inventory management practices. Background: An essential part of an organization’s planning and control is inventory management, which helps manage supply and demand uncertainty as well as mismatches in upstream and downstream variables, as small changes in inventory management practices can greatly impact an organization's efficiency and responsiveness. READ MORE

4. 3. A case study of the lead time between eliciting and implementing the requirements in mobile game apps

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för programvaruteknik

   Author : Guanqun Liu; Qianwen Liu; [2022]
   Keywords : lead time; mobile game apps; user reviews; user requirements;

   Abstract : Context. There has been a remarkable growth of the mobile game industry since the raging pandemic covid-19 destroyed many businesses across several industries [1]. Nowadays mobile gaming has been one of the highest performing industries globally, raking in more billions in revenue [1,2]. READ MORE

5. 4. Improving Knowledge of Truck Fuel Consumption Using Data Analysis

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Reglerteknik; Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling

   Author : Sofia Johnsen; Sarah Felldin; [2016]
   Keywords : big data; Total Quality Management; trucks; automotive; fuel consumption; logged vehicle data; customer usage data; aggregated data; big-data plan; big data management; data analysis; data mining; Principal Component Analysis; Factor Analysis; k-means Clustering; Hierarchical Clustering; Principal Component Regression; Regularization; Lasso; Elastic Net;

   Abstract : The large potential of big data and how it has brought value into various industries have been established in research. Since big data has such large potential if handled and analyzed in the right way, revealing information to support decision making in an organization, this thesis is conducted as a case study at an automotive manufacturer with access to large amounts of customer usage data of their vehicles. READ MORE

6. 5. Balancing the Costs for Finished Goods Inventory and Production Capacity in a Make-to-Order Company

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Sara Brolin; [2015]
   Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : In most manufacturing companies, it is necessary to carry inventory to a greater or lesser extent in order to disconnect the activities in the supply chain that are not conducted at the same pace. This way, a smoother flow through the chain, from raw material extraction to arrival at the final customer of a finished product, is facilitated. READ MORE