Essays about: "Warehouse equipment"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words Warehouse equipment.

1. 1. Using Lean Practices to Develop Improvement Suggestions for a Warehouse – A case study of a company in the perishables industry

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Leon Liljeqvist; [2021]
   Keywords : Warehousing; Material flow; Lean; Wastes; Value stream mapping; Case study; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Title – Using Lean Practices to Develop Improvement Suggestions for a Warehouse: A case study of a company in the perishables industry Author – Leon Liljeqvist Supervisor – Joakim Kembro, Division of Engineering Logistics, Faculty of Engineering – LTH, Lund University Purpose – The purpose of this thesis is to improve the turnover of goods at the most prominent locations in the warehouse's dispatch area, by identifying problem areas in the material flows that hinder the efficiency and provide remedy suggestions for these. Design/Methodology – To fulfill the purpose a single in-depth case study is conducted with theory-building research purpose. READ MORE

3. 2. A method proposal for an analysis of lead times for MSB’s deliveries to the EU

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Kommunikations- och transportsystem; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska högskolan

   Author : Emma Luscher; Ella Smith Palin; [2020]
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   Abstract : The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency has been assigned by the government to prepare for potential crises and catastrophes. In order to be able to act quickly during such events, the agency has acquired a warehouse to support the EU´s civilian efforts with equipment. READ MORE

4. 3. Economic Potential for Remanufacturing of Robotic Lawn Mowers with an Existent Forward Supply Chain : A case study on Husqvarna

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Gustav Johansson; Johan Vogt Duberg; [2019]
   Keywords : remanufacturing; economic evaluation; production system; facility location; closed-loop supply chain;

   Abstract : This project investigates how remanufacturing of robotic lawn mowers can be incorporated into an existent forward supply chain. The project is conducted as a single case study on Husqvarna where an interview study and a literature study provide the empirical data and theory, respectively. READ MORE

5. 4. Adapting Value Stream Mapping to Circular Product Flows. : From Manufacturing to Equipment Rental.

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

   Author : CHRISTIAN STRÖM; [2019]
   Keywords : Value Stream Mapping; Warehouse Operations; Distribution Centre; Return Handling; Linear Regression and Lean.; Värdeflödeskartläggning; Lager Hantering; Distributions Center; Returhantering; Linjär Regression och Lean.;

   Abstract : The rise of the sharing economy is forcing industries to move from traditional take-make-waste economy towards circular ones (Schuttelaar & Partners, 2019). Along with the increasing influence of e-commerce, supply-chain collaboration and globalization has increased the pressure of warehouse operations and requires more efficient operations with the use of less resources thanever before (Frazelle, 2016). READ MORE

6. 5. Evaluating Usage of Automated Guided Vehicles with Respect to Warehouse Layout Changes: A Case Study at Haldex Brake Products

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Zineb Jabrane; Ebba Borgemo; [2018]
   Keywords : Warehouse operations; warehouse design; warehousing; material flow; automated material handling; and automated guided vehicle AGV ; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Warehouse operations are considered a key aspect to the success of a supply chain. They are not only costly to the supply chain but they also affect the flow of material both upstream and downstream. Warehouse improvement measures play therefore a considerable role in decreasing cost and lead time by improving material flows. READ MORE