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  1. 6. Adjusting VMI settings for overlapping successive models, with stock-dependent demand and cannibalization: A case study in consumer electronics retailing in Germany

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

    Author : Yann Roussel; [2012]
    Keywords : Vendor Managed Inventory VMI ; Cannibalization; Stock-dependent demand; Consumer electronics industry; Retailing;

    Abstract : This thesis develops a method to optimize the inventory-related performance of a VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) in retailing environments, for two successive products with overlapping lifecycles, under stock-dependent demand. The study refers to existing research in different fields, such as inventory policies and VMIs, retailing of substitutable products, stock-dependent demands and product lifecycle management. READ MORE

  3. 7. From process selection to supplier selection : a case study about an accessory purchasing department exploring JIT and/or VMI process collaboration with their suppliers.

    University essay from Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Mette Eisensö; Liselott Dahl; [2007]
    Keywords : Just-in-time JIT ; ; Vendor Managed Inventory VMI ; ; supplier selection; ; Supply Chain Management;

    Abstract : For many retailers, manufacturers, and wholesalers, inventory is their single largest investments of corporate assets. Problems such as stock-outs and bullwhip effect due to sales fluctuation and poor visibility are normal for manufactures. READ MORE

  4. 8. VMI, a successful supply chain strategy? : Towards a VMI implementation at Kongsberg Automotive

    University essay from Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Daniel Nowak; Robert Nyman; Marie Lundberg; [2006]
    Keywords : Supply Chain Management; Vendor Managed Inventory; Collaborative partnerships;

    Abstract : Abstract Kongsberg Automotive (KA), a first- and second-tier supplier to some of the largest automotive manufactures, has acknowledged the need to enhance their competitiveness and to collaborate within the supply chain. In order to do this, KA must improve the current business processes by establishing long term relationships with their suppliers. READ MORE

  5. 9. VMI and its Effects on the Small and Medium-sized Supplier

    University essay from Ekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Maria Danielsson; Anna Lundqvist; [2005]
    Keywords : VMI; SME; logistics; supply chain; information sharing; Jörgen Dahlgren;

    Abstract : Background Today, collaboration between actors in a supply chain is often a necessity if a business wants to remain competitive. Moreover, efficient sharing of information is vital for success in this collaboration. READ MORE

  6. 10. The impact of a real-time IT-Logistics solution : Implementation effects and consequences

    University essay from Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Daniel Abdiu; Mikael Strandberg; Martin Stridsberg; [2005]
    Keywords : Supply Chain Management SCM ; Vendor Managed Inventory VMI ; Real-time solutions; IT-Logistics solutions; Business renewal; Flödeshantering; Vendor Managed Inventory VMI ; Realtidslösningar; IT-Logistik lösningar; Affärsförändring;

    Abstract : Today’s business market is highly competitive, therefore companies need to be constantly updated and change the way they operate their business, in order to survive and remain competitive. The situation on today’s market requires that companies have the ability to quickly respond to market changes and new customer demands within short product lifecycles. READ MORE