Essays about: "Logistics Postponement"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words Logistics Postponement.
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1. Choosing The Right Postponement Strategy : A Focus On E-commerce and Postponement
University essay from IHH, Marketing and Logistics; IHH, FöretagsekonomiAbstract : Background: the concept of postponement primarily aims at reducing uncertainty, not to say eliminate it. It is achieved by postponing processes until the required information be- comes available. READ MORE
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2. Flexibility in Supply Chain. A case study of ICA AB (Non-Food/Clothing) and sub-case of ZARA
University essay from IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementAbstract : Problem – The essential problem being analyzed in the research paper is the methods of improving supply chain flexibility under certain circumstances and constrains that are imposed on the company. Purpose - The paper aims at providing suggestions on improvement of supply chain flexibility for ICA AB (Clothing) based on comparative analysis on sub-case study of ZARA. READ MORE
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3. Postponement in Retail Supply Chain Management : A systematic data gathering survey
University essay from IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Internationella HandelshögskolanAbstract : Postponement as a tool of creating flexibility is not a new concept. It traces back in literature to the 1950’s but was mainly argued as a method useful for manufacturing. READ MORE
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4. The Influence of Logistics Outsourcing on Supply Chain Management
University essay from JTH, Industriell organisation och produktionAbstract : This research work as part of a Master thesis aims to analyse the potential influence of outsourced logistics function on supply chain management from a strategic perspective. To carry out this thesis work a survey is designed to collect all the necessary data, in order to investigate the influence of outsourced logistics activities. READ MORE
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5. Determining Supply Chain Inventory Locations Through Product Classification : A Case Study of a Sealing Material Company
University essay from IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementAbstract : Nowadays firms must develop inventory policies that enable them to cope with the changing marketplace. Determining proper inventory locations can help decrease costs related to inventory holding and transportation. Moreover, this allows firms to respond in a timely manner to customers’ requirements. READ MORE