Essays about: "Supply Chain quality"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 270 essays containing the words Supply Chain quality.

1. 21. Inventory management: A high-level analysis of selected process elements, and factors impacting plan performance - A case study at Alfa Laval

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Danielle Schiro; Lucas Librelotto Rubin; [2023]
   Keywords : Inventory Management; Make-to-Order; Forecasting; Collaboration; Strategic Alignment; KPIs; Organizational Structures; Alfa Laval; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to increase the effectiveness of the case company, Alfa Laval’s, inventory management by finding challenges, opportunities, and gaps within its current inventory management practices. Background: An essential part of an organization’s planning and control is inventory management, which helps manage supply and demand uncertainty as well as mismatches in upstream and downstream variables, as small changes in inventory management practices can greatly impact an organization's efficiency and responsiveness. READ MORE

3. 22. Purchasing and Digitalization in an era of Turbulence

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

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

   Abstract : 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

4. 23. Understanding the Software Bill Of Material for supply-chain management in Open Source projects

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för datavetenskap

   Author : Veronica Axelsson; Frida Larsson; [2023]
   Keywords : SBOM; Software Bill of Material; SPDX; supply-chain management;

   Abstract : There has been an increase in the discussion about Software Bills of Material (SBOM) in the last few years, following a number of big-scale supply-chain attacks and vulnerabilities discovered in Open Source third-party packages. However, there is a lot to be done before the software community as a whole can fully reap the benefits SBOMs are claimed to provide. READ MORE

5. 24. Logistics Structures for Global Retail Expansion : A case study of a fast-growing Swedish Fashion Company with International Presence

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

   Author : Alex Kaspo; [2023]
   Keywords : Master Thesis; Supply Chain; Strategy; Supplier; Logistics; Retail; Growth; International; Consolidation Hubs; Warehouse;

   Abstract : This qualitative research explores what logistics structures a growing retail company can employ to support its international expansion with a focus on high customer satisfaction levels. It delves into the logistics configurations for reaching efficiency in inbound logistics, especially meeting the complexities of growing volumes and extensive supplier networks. READ MORE

6. 25. Supply chain effects of utilizing non destructive quality inspection in food production

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

   Author : Fredrik Klein; [2022]
   Keywords : waste; inventory; production; food; quality;

   Abstract : Reducing waste and increasing efficiency in food supply chains is important for a sustainable food production. Modified Atmosphered Packaging (MAP) is a method of increasing food durability that requires gas quality and potential gas leakage inspection. READ MORE