Essays about: "Inventory control importance"

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  1. 6. 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

  3. 7. Implementing Full Inventory Control in a Production Facility: A Case Study at Scania CV Engine Assembly

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

    Author : Fuad Dipa; Erkan Ektiren; [2019]
    Keywords : inventory control; automation; industry 4.0; inventory management; supply chain management; lean; scania; saldokontroll; automation; industri 4.0; lagerhantering; lean; scania;

    Abstract : The concept of inventory control has been around since the early 20th century and it’s constantly evolving. The importance of inventory management and supply chain management is clear, and companies are constantly trying to evolve their systems and ways of handling inventory control. READ MORE

  4. 8. Direct Material Safety Stock Standard - A Study at IKEA Industry

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Oskar Strömberg; Oscar Gustavsson; [2018]
    Keywords : Safety stock; safety time; safety stock under MRP; inventory control; Combining safety stock and safety time; decision support framework; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Title: Direct Material Safety Stock Standard Authors: Oscar Gustavsson, Oskar Strömberg Supervisors: Gustaf Lilja, IKEA Industry Eva Berg, Division of Industrial management and logistics, Lund University Contribution: This thesis has been a complete elaboration between the two authors. Each author has been involved in every part of the process. READ MORE

  5. 9. An analysis on the benefits of information sharing in multi-echelon inventory control models

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling

    Author : Niklas Nordeman; Malin Sundbäck; [2017]
    Keywords : distributions requirements planning; DRP; bullwhip effect; information sharing; reorder point; synchronization;

    Abstract : With growing markets and customers being geographically spread out, more pressure is put on a company’s logistics processes and their inventory structures are becoming more complex. This puts more pressure on the inventory control solution provided by a company like IFS, that supports their customers with inventory control through the Inventory Planning and Replenishment module in IFS Applications. READ MORE

  6. 10. Information Usage in Smart Material Flows : An Evaluation of the Prerequisites of how to Become Smart in the Material Flow from a User Perspective within Assembly at an Industrial Manufacturing Company

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Josefin Eriksson; Anna Eldered; [2017]
    Keywords : Information Usage; Information; Smart Factory; Industrie 4.0; Scania; Smart; Operations Management; Manufacturing; Assembly;

    Abstract : IT is a well-integrated function within most companies and its importance grows bigger by the day. With new solutions and concepts being introduced continuously it is important to be aware of the ever-changing possibilities found within IT. One of these changes is the concept of Industrie 4. READ MORE