Essays about: "Excess inventory"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 21 essays containing the words Excess inventory.

  1. 16. Balancing Waiting Time and Work in Process at a Bottleneck Work Station : A Simulation Study at Gnutti Carlo Sweden

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Produktionsekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

    Author : Anton Petersson; [2015]
    Keywords : Simulation; Experiments; Bottleneck; Work in Process; Waiting time; Inventory reduction; Simulering; Experiment; Flaskhals; Produkter i Arbete; Väntetid; Lagerreduktion;

    Abstract : In a constantly increasing and more demanding global market, companies must continuously improve and develop in order to stay competitive. A manufacturing company can have several goals in order to succeed in this, both strategically and internally within the production. READ MORE

  3. 17. Modifying Lean Production for Implementation in Production of Digital, Customized Products

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Kvalitetsteknik; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska högskolan

    Author : Emmeline Kemperyd; Susanne Mideklint; [2014]
    Keywords : lean-koncept och leanverktyg ; kaikaku ; just in time ; jidoka ;

    Abstract : Purpose To evaluate how lean production should be modified to be suitable for implementation in the production of digital, customized products and how the first phase of this implementation can be conducted. Research Questions RQ1: What constitutes waste when producing digital, customized products, and to what extent can the waste be eliminated? RQ2: Which lean concepts and tools are suitable to apply in the production of digital, customized products? RQ3: What steps are necessary for initial implementation of lean production for production of digital, customized products, and how should they be prioritized? Methodology The empirical findings are the result of a single case study focused around in-depth analysis and understanding of concepts and relationships. READ MORE

  4. 18. Value Stream Mapping of Atlas Copco CTO India

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Shirish Kumar; Abel Yoseph; [2012]
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    Abstract : The Construction Tools & Organization (CTO) division of Atlas Copco India is growing and demonstrating positive business results, however, it is faced with challenges due to rapid growth. The production lead times are 25-30% longer than its sister factory in Kalmar, which causes excess inventory and unnecessary costs. READ MORE

  5. 19. Conditioning the Supply Chain in a Fast Moving Consumer Goods Business : Using value stream mapping to visualise, condition, manage information and product flow in Oriflame

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Ghaffari Ehsan; [2010]
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    Abstract : Oriflame, since it was founded in Sweden in 1967 has become a major player in the cosmetics industry. The impressive annual growth of 17% that Oriflame has had in the last 17 years requires evidently a lot from the supply processes. READ MORE

  6. 20. Strategies Used By Logistics Firms To Minimize Costs And Maximize Services : MBA-thesis in marketing

    University essay from Institutionen för ekonomi

    Author : Kenneth Ebi-Ndie; [2009]
    Keywords : Logistics; Customer Service; Order Processing; Distribution; Channel Designs; Terminals; Storage and Handling of Inventory; Material Handling Devices.;

    Abstract : Aim: More and more organizations worldwide want to develop products for global markets. At the same time, they need to make their products available in the global market to be competitive. One of today's trends to solve this problem of making products in the global market is by involving logistics to manage complex distribution requirements. READ MORE