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  1. 21. Adoption of a Trackability Tool among Humanitarian Practitioners in Local Units : A Field Study on a Food Assistance Program in Colombia

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

    Author : Lorinde Knoops; [2019]
    Keywords : Humanitarian Supply Chain; Supply Chain Management; Supply Chain Visibility; Traceability; Track Trace; Humanitarian practitioners; ICT adoption; Technology acceptance; Commodity distribution; Local humanitarian organizations; Colombia; Bienestarina; ICBF; Humanitära försörjningskedjor; Supply Chain Management; Supply Chain Visibility; Spårbarhet; Spårbarhetssystem; Humanitära praktiker; IKT användning och införande; Acceptans av ny teknik; Råvarudistribution; Lokala humanitära organisationer; Colombia; Bienestarina; ICBF;

    Abstract : Worldwide, the need for effective humanitarian aid is growing, and continuous aid such as commodity distribution plays a major role in ensuring sustained wellbeing. In literature, information and communication technology (ICT) has been recognized and suggested to enhance the performance and achieve higher social impact of humanitarian supply chains. READ MORE

  3. 22. Critical factors when implementing Lean practices and Lean distribution for a micro company in the start-up phase

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Amanda Ivars; Mathias Lundberg; [2019]
    Keywords : Lean; Micro Company; Start-up; Distribution Strategy; Implementation of Lean; SME; Logistics; JIT;

    Abstract : The aim for this study is to identify the critical factors for an implementation of Lean for a micro company in the start-up phase, as well as to identify which Lean practices that are most applicable for a distribution strategy in a micro company. The aim was divided into two research questions: • RQ1: Which factors of a Lean implementation is critical for a producing micro company in the start-up phase? • RQ2: How applicable are lean tools and practices for a micro company’s distribution strategy? The research approach used to answer the aim and research questions were a literature review and a case study. READ MORE

  4. 23. An Investigation into the Possibilities for Cost Saving in a Distribution Network with Demand Dependencies

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Erik Berggren; Rawlings Nechavava; [2019]
    Keywords : Logistics; Inventory Control; Ordering; Dependencies; Demand Dependencies; coordinated Ordering; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Inventory control is a subject that impacts more or less every section of most businesses, hence companies today view it as a crucial problem of strategic importance (Axsäter, 2015). Managing inventory is a complex task which can be made even more complex by considering multiple items interacting with each other throughout the supply network. READ MORE

  5. 24. Supply chain visibility in the last mile of delivery : A case study of the National Family Planning Supply Chain in Zimbabwe

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Mina ASGHARI; [2018]
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    Abstract : During the last decade, the role of supply chains has increasingly been articulated to be a key issue when it comes to universal health coverage. Humanitarian organization, donors and governments have started to realize that strong supply chains, in particular increased supply chain visibility, is imperative to ensuring proper availability of, and access to, health commodities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). READ MORE

  6. 25. An Optimization of Inbound Logistic Flows at Haldex by Applying Consolidation and Monitoring to a Distribution Network

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Luca Stoffels; Willem Prinsen; [2018]
    Keywords : Consolidation; Consolidation strategy; Supply chain management; Case study; Simulation; Consignment stock; Monitoring; Transportation; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : An Optimization of Inbound Logistic Flows at Haldex by Applying Consolidation and Monitoring to a Distribution Network. By Luca Stoffels and Willem Prinsen Throughout history the same factors have been of major importance regarding the transportation of goods between companies: costs, speed and reliability. READ MORE