Essays about: "Spare part management"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 essays containing the words Spare part management.

  1. 1. Boost your spare parts supply - A case study on cooperation terms in the spare parts supply chain focused on the supplier-buyer dyad

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Måns Krantz; Anders Fasth Gillstedt; [2021]
    Keywords : Purchasing; After-Sales; Spare Parts; Supply Chain Management; Supplier Collaboration; Consignment Stock Strategy; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Purchasing has become an increasingly important function in manufacturing companies, as it accounts for a large extent of total spending and influences a company's competitive position. It is relevant for Tetra Pak, a global manufacturer of packaging and processing solutions, active since the 1950s. Tetra Pak has over 100. READ MORE

  3. 2. Causes of the bullwhip effect : A study of the bullwhip effect in the Volvo Group Service Market Logistics’ supply chain

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling

    Author : Klara Dahlin; Oscar Säfström; [2021]
    Keywords : logistics; aftermarket; spare part logistics; supply chain; logistics management; bullwhip effect; the bullwhip effect; bullwhip; service market logistics; inventory; orders; demand; amplification; upstream; Forrester effect; root causes; information transparency; logistics and supply chain management; root causes of the bullwhip effect; eliminate the bullwhip effect; reduce the bullwhip effect; eliminate; reduce; logistik; bullwhip-effekten; bullwhipeffekten; Forrestereffekten; bullwhip; försörjningskedja; logistik och supply chain management; eftermarknad; reservdelar; informationsdelning; rotorsaker; bullwhipeffektens rotorsaker; eliminera bullwhipeffekten; reducera bullwhipeffekten; reducera; eliminera; bullwhip effekten;

    Abstract : The bullwhip effect is defined as an upstream amplification of demand variability and has received interest within multinational companies for decades. As early as in the 1950’s, Forrester (1958) discussed what is today known as the bullwhip effect, which has a negative impact on the customer service, costs, and inventory investment in a supply chain (Lee et al. READ MORE

  4. 3. Analysing the Impacts of Using Direct Shipments in the Distribution Network for Spare Parts

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Hugo Hedin; [2020]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Distribution is a part of the supply chain and refers to the steps taken to move and store a product from the supplier stage to the customer stage in the supply chain. Direct shipment is a concept within distribution and refers to shipping direct between a supplier and a retailer or customer. READ MORE

  5. 4. Availability vs. Cost Efficiency : A Case Study Taking on an Integrated Approach to Spare Part Distribution in the High-Tech Industry

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

    Author : Emma Boström; Julia Lundell; [2020]
    Keywords : Spare part management; Inventory; Classification; Demand Forecasting; Distribution Network; Integrated approach; Aftermarket supply; Reservdelshantering; Lager; Klassificering; Efterfrågeprognoser; Distributionsnätverk; Integrerad strategi; Eftermarknadsförsörjning;

    Abstract : Finding the proper balance between availability and cost efficiency is an important concern within spare part management. Spare part suppliers need to respond quickly to customer demand as a stock-out can have severe consequences for both the customer and the supplier. READ MORE

  6. 5. Discrete Event Simulation for Aftermarket Supply Chain

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

    Author : Laura Albors Marques; Jagathishvar Jayakumar; [2020]
    Keywords : Aftermarket; Demand Planning; Discrete Event Simulation; Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization; Supply Chain; Digital Supply Chain; Aftermarket; Demand Planning; Discrete Event Simulation; Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization; Supply Chain; Digital Supply Chain;

    Abstract : The planning of an Aftermarket Supply Chain is a very complex task. This is due to an unpredictable demand which is driven by the need for maintenance and repair. This drive translates to a high variety of lead times, a large number of stock-keeping units (SKUs) and the capacity to deliver spare parts during its full lifecycle. READ MORE