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1. 1. Supply Chain Disruptions : A case study on the effects the Covid-19 pandemic and the Ukraine conflict has had on sustainability work within supply chains in the automotive industry

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

   Author : Magnus Ramsköld; [2024]
   Keywords : Supply chain; disruptions; resilience; sustainability; automotive; Värdekedjor; störningar; resiliens; hållbarhet;

   Abstract : The invasion of Ukraine during early 2022 resulted in significant disruptions for supply chains globally. With massive delays and resource shortages, many companies have found a need to rethink their approach to resilience to not be as affected by future disruptions of similar proportions. READ MORE

3. 2. Optimization of the Supply Chain Network design by using scenario planning to build resilience.

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Alexander Santos Collantes Taqueda; Johan Vinge; [2023-07-03]
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   Abstract : Different geopolitical tensions, economic upheavals and operational instability make the logistics network challenging to manage against disruptions. These events can make the network see an escalation in cost and resources needed, and the time to recover from these disruptions and stabilize the network. READ MORE

4. 3. Identifying the Underlying Factors Causing the Changes in the European Container Shipping Market in the Post-COVID-19 Era

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Bethmage Dinuka Piyath Perera; Quoc Nhat Do; [2023-07-03]
   Keywords : Container shipping; freight market challenges; COVID-19; supply chain disruptions; freight capacity consolidation; supply chain transformation; exploratory factor analysis;

   Abstract : The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted global supply chains and container shipping markets in several ways, leading to changes in demand, supply, and price. Therefore, identifying and understanding the underlying factors that have contributed to these changes is crucial for stakeholders in the industry and policymakers seeking to mitigate the negative effects of the pandemic on global trade, particularly in Europe. READ MORE

5. 4. Optimizing within the Supply Chain: A Mathematical Model for Inventory Optimization with respect to Demand Planning

   University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

   Author : William Bork; Martynas Giedraitis; [2023]
   Keywords : Inventory model; ”Fast Moving Consumer Goods-company” FMCG-company ; Reorder point; Order quantity; ”Software as a Service-Company”; EOQ-model; R; Q -model; Forecast; Holt-Winters model; Inventory model; ”Fast Moving Consumer Goods-company” FMCG-company ; Reorder point; Order quantity; ”Software as a Service-Company”; EOQ-model; R; Q -model; Forecast; Holt-Winters model;

   Abstract : This thesis examines how to design a mathematical inventory model for a ”Fast Moving Consumer Goods”-company (FMCG-company), which determines the optimal reorder point and order quantity such that the average inventory cost is minimized. The thesis was made in collaboration with a ”Software as a Service”- company which provided the data containing information about the products and inventory management of one of their customers, a FMCG-company. READ MORE

6. 5. Purchasing and digitalization in an era of turbulence

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Vishal Natesan; Emil Sarajlic; [2023]
   Keywords : Supplying; digitisation; digitalization; Artificial Intelligence; Turbulence; Delivery performance; Duni Group; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Abstract Title: Purchasing and digitalization in an era of turbulence Authors: Emil Sarajlic & Vishal Natesan Supervisor: Wilbert Baerwaldt, Director Sourcing and Value Chain at Duni AB Louise Bildsten, Department of Industrial Management & Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Examiner: Jan Olhager, Department of Industrial Management & Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Background: This research delves into the uncertainties and challenges encountered in global supply chain operations, exacerbated by unpredictable events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2021 Suez Canal obstruction. These disruptions can lead to stock-outs, poor capacity utilization, and the need for expensive buffers. READ MORE