Essays about: "Warehousing"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 127 essays containing the word Warehousing.

  1. 16. Batch sizing in production : A case study on batch sizing at the press lines at Volvo GTO in Umeå

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik

    Author : Martin Ericson; Oscar Westin; [2022]
    Keywords : Analytics; Bootstrapping; Lean; Lean production; Logistics; Lot sizing; Manufacturing;

    Abstract : Volvo GTO is currently interested in reducing their batch sizes at the press operation in Umeå. Where a large number of different cab parts are currently produced for trucks on two different production lines that interact with each other. READ MORE

  3. 17. Determining Factors for Bonded Warehouse Implementation : Case study exploring the key resources in bonded warehouse implementation

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (CeLS)

    Author : Agnes Olsson Löwerot; Linnéa Nilsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Bonded warehouse; resource-based view; implementation process; warehouse function; project management; critical resources; retail firms; manufacturing firms;

    Abstract : Background: Globalization has created new opportunities for firms to import and export goods across the world, international trade has gained significant importance to many. Although global trade between countries has many positive aspects, it has also demanded the right type of warehousing to store the goods as cost-efficiently as possible. READ MORE

  4. 18. Improving Warehouse Picking Performance by Using Contextual Factors and Lean Practices: A Design Science Study at Tetra Pak

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Jennifer Andersson; [2022]
    Keywords : Warehousing; Lean; Picking; Performance; Production Warehouse; Contextual Factors; Value Stream Mapping; Bottlenecks; Wastes; Design Science; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Problem Description: As warehouses play an important role in the supply chain and are vital for the success of a company, it is important that they operate efficiently. Thus, Tetra Pak wants to increase their picking efficiency for their production warehouse by identifying and solving bottlenecks and wastes that decreases the performance. READ MORE

  5. 19. Linking warehouse with production - Determining where and how to design a pull system at Tetra Pak

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Gustav Östlund; Alexander Hantelis; [2022]
    Keywords : Material flow; Information flow; Warehousing; Production; Lean; Design science research; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Problem description: Tetra Pak is currently using a push system for most movements of material between their component warehouse, the yard and the PPCL production site and are interested in how a potential implementation of a pull system could affect the efficiency of the material flow. Purpose:The purpose of this master thesis is to create decision– and design propositions for determining when it is appropriate to utilize a pull system and how a pull system can be designed at Tetra Pak PPCL. READ MORE

  6. 20. Adapt to survive in the era of Industry 4.0 : Exploring success factors that aid the implementation of Industry 4.0 within retail operations

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Operations Management; Stockholms universitet/Management & Organisation

    Author : Ellinor Mannerfelt; Emma Friman; [2022]
    Keywords : 4IR; digital operations; retail operation; digital transformations; adaptation; implementation;

    Abstract : Ensuring the long-term survival and competitiveness of the company is of paramount importance. As a company, adapting to Industry 4.0 (4IR) brings many new opportunities through new technologies that are developing exponentially. In logistics, companies will be able to achieve shorter lead times, fewer errors and greater flexibility. READ MORE