Essays about: "Excess inventory"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 21 essays containing the words Excess inventory.

  1. 11. Applying a model for lateral transshipments in fast-fashion retail

    University essay from KTH/Industriell Management

    Author : OSKAR GRENMARK; DANIEL OHLSSON; [2018]
    Keywords : Lateral transshipments; service level; inventory control; supply chain management; fast fashion; retail; Hennes Mauritz; H M; Lagerflyttar; servicenivå; lagerhantering; försörjningskedja; snabbt mode; detaljhandel; Hennes Mauritz; H M;

    Abstract : The highly variable demand of fast fashion causes retailers in the industry to face large uncertainties when allocating initial inventory batches across multiple locations. Further into the selling season, inventory imbalances might arise as an effect of deviations from expected demand. READ MORE

  3. 12. Evaluation of an Inventory Policy in a Divergent Multi-Echelon System with Upstream Demand

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Martin Ernemar; Carl Esping; [2016]
    Keywords : Multi-Echelon; Critical level; Stock rationing; Upstream demand; Virtual retailer; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The purpose of this master thesis is to evaluate the performance of an inventory policy in a one warehouse, multiple retailer inventory system with end customer demand at all stock locations. The objective is to compare the performance of a multi-echelon model with stock rationing, compared to real inventory data which is based on uncoordinated single-echelon optimization. READ MORE

  4. 13. A Strategic Framework for Improving Inventory Management Decisions at IKEA

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Ida Ellesson; Viktor Hultin; [2016]
    Keywords : inventory management; inventory planning; supply chain management; organization; inventory strategy; consumer goods; seasonal demand; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background IKEA has realized the potential benefits of improving inventory management on a strategic level. For IKEA as a market leader in the home furnishing business, an efficient supply chain and proper management of inventory is of crucial importance in order to support their business idea of offering lowpriced products to the many people. READ MORE

  5. 14. Inventory Optimization through Integration of Marketing and Supply Chain Management

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för ekonomi

    Author : Elham Karimipour Hadadan; [2016]
    Keywords : excess inventory; marketing; supply planner; inventory management; demand management; optimize inventory;

    Abstract : Purpose: This study aims to find how the integration between marketing and operations can improve demand management in order to have efficient inventory level and avoid excess inventory. Method used: In order to have optimize inventory level and managing demand, integrating business process between marketing, supply planning and inventory management team was considered in this study. READ MORE

  6. 15. Improving efficiency in material supply to assembly line : A case study in the automotive industry in Southeast Asia

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/JTH, Industriell organisation och produktion

    Author : Elin Andersson; Louise Holmgren; [2015]
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    Abstract : Purpose – The purpose of the thesis was to improve the material supply for assembly line. Methodology - The collected data were conducted through observations and measurements at the case company. Empirical data were analyzed and compared with the theoretical framework. READ MORE