Essays about: "assortment complexity"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words assortment complexity.

  1. 1. Development of an Improved Demand Planning Process - A Case Study at KåKå

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Emma Hall; Clara Kronberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Sales Operations Planning; Demand Planning; Forecasting; Product Categorization; Non-manufacturing; Bakery Industry; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: Operations planning and control has undergone an extensive shift from an individual company focus to a complete supply chain focus which has required a new common approach for supply chain planning and control to evolve. Increasing competition and globalization has created complexity in supply chain planning and integration since it requires a new cross-functional approach. READ MORE

  3. 2. Optimizing the assortment planning of highly differentiated products with demand and location complexity in Europe : A case of the e-commerce cosmetic industry

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Rania Shalan; Rim Abdul-Rahman; [2022]
    Keywords : Optimization; Assortment planning; TOPSIS; demand model; localization; e-commerce;

    Abstract : The cosmetic industry is characterized by having the ability to offer a wide range of differentiatedproducts. This leads in turn retailers to make strategic decisions regarding assortment planning. Itmeans choosing the right breadth and depth of products that should be allocated to a distributioncenter. READ MORE

  4. 3. Responsible paper sourcing in a global matrix organised retail company

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Products

    Author : Annie Sandgren; [2019]
    Keywords : CSR; paper industry; reputational risk; supply network; traceability; försörjningsnätverk; pappersindustrin; spårbarhet;

    Abstract : Pressure from regulation as well as customer demand on responsibly sourced and produced goods and services is greater than ever. IKEA is considered a bench mark company as regards CSR in global supply chains and now a system needs to be put in place to also secure responsible paper sourcing. READ MORE

  5. 4. Product Line Extension in an Online Environment

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

    Author : Johanna Bjarke; Madeleine Hultin; [2017]
    Keywords : product line extension; assortment variety; assortment complexity; brand quality perception; online marketing;

    Abstract : Previous research has shown that a more varied assortment does not only increase sales by satisfying consumer preferences but also by gaining more attention due to increased shelf space. Product line extensions are therefore not solely of importance when it comes to aiming for a high actual variety in the assortment, but also when aiming to increase the visual size of the assortment. READ MORE

  6. 5. New Threats for the European Union and their Effects on Sweden’s and Austria’s Basic Officer Education : a comparative Approach

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Måns Svensson; [2014]
    Keywords : Europe; European Union; EU; European Security Strategy; ESS; Basic Officer Education; BOE; threats; strategy; military strategy.; Europa; Europeiska Unionen; EU; europeiska säkerhetsstrategin; ESS; grundläggande officersutbildning; BOE; hot; strategi; militärstrategi.;

    Abstract : During the Cold War, the largest threat against the countries of Europe was an enemy attack or invasion. After the end of the Cold War, the strategic environment changed drastically. The impending threat of a large-scale war was gone and the countries of Europe approached each other in the hope of cooperation with mutual benefits. READ MORE