Essays about: "Single-Echelon Inventory Models"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words Single-Echelon Inventory Models.

1. 1. Comparing single- and multi-echelon methods for inventory control of spare parts at Volvo

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Alexander Larsson; Jakob Bengtsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Single-echelon; Multi-echelon; Spare parts; Inventory Control; Supply Chain Management; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Title: Comparing single- and multi-echelon methods for inventory control of spare parts at Volvo Authors: Jakob Bengtsson & Alexander Larsson Supervisors: Johan Marklund, Lund University | Christian Beckers & Johan Lid- vall, Volvo Background: Spare parts logistics is an area particularly concerned with challenges related to inventory control. The parts are vital to secure the functionality of critical equipment and the management of its supply chain tends to be complex. READ MORE

3. 2. Strategic Inventory Control in Capacity-Constrained Manufacturing Systems : Reviewing the tangible effect of applying multi-echelon optimization in a multi-product environment

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

   Author : Jonathan Petersson; Pontus Nellgård; [2020]
   Keywords : Inventory Management; Inventory optimization; Lean manufacturing; Discrete event simulation; Industry 4.0; Lagerstyrning; Lageroptimering; Lean tillverkning; Simulering; Industri 4.0;

   Abstract : Firms today maintain complex supply chains containing many dependent stages to manufacture a product to the end customer. Here lies a dilemma, keeping extensive inventory generate higher customer satisfaction by enabling quick deliveries. This increase in inventory, however, comes at an increase in costs. READ MORE

4. 3. Analysis of uncoordinated versus coordinated inventory control

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Mirja Björning Engström; Johanna Rådemar; [2020]
   Keywords : Inventory management; uncoordinated versus coordinated inventory control; single-echelon versus multi-echelon inventory control; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This master thesis has been completed at the Faculty of Engineering, Production Management in collaboration with the company Duni Group. The overall objective has been to provide guidance to Duni and analyze how they should control their inventory at each node in their new supply chain set up. READ MORE

5. 4. After-market spare parts inventory centralization at Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Ruben Brückner; Jawdat Higab; [2018]
   Keywords : Inventory Management; Inventory Centralization; Single-Echelon Inventory Models; spare parts Logistics; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Background: In spare parts logistics, customers expect a high availability of spare parts from their providers. It is very critical for spare parts providers to be able to satisfy customers’ demands. It acts as a differentiator in the customer’s buying decision. READ MORE

6. 5. 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