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  1. 1. An AI-based System for Assisting Planners in a Supply Chain with Email Communication

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Sai Shreya Spurthi Dantu; Akhilesh Yadlapalli; [2023]
    Keywords : Email Thread Summarization; Natural Language Processing NLP ; Dialogue Summarization; Conditional Random Field CRF ; Supply Chain Communication.;

    Abstract : Background: Communication plays a crucial role in supply chain management (SCM) as it facilitates the flow of information, materials, and goods across various stages of the supply chain. In the context of supply planning, each planner manages thousands of supply chain entities and spends a lot of time reading and responding to high volumes of emails related to part orders, delays, and backorders that can lead to information overload and hinder workflow and decision-making. READ MORE

  3. 2. Forecasting Inventory Quantities : Time Series Models for Visualizing Fluctuations within Outbound Logistics

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

    Author : Johan Lagerström; Lisa Sundström; [2022]
    Keywords : Outbound Logistics; Forecasting; Fluctuations; Time Series Analysis; Inventory space; 3PL;

    Abstract : Forecasting demand is one of the processes which greatly influences the decision making within a company, and it is also one of the greatest sources of uncertainty. Inaccurate forecasts force companies to find ways to compensate for the uncertainty, often by building inventories. READ MORE

  4. 3. Material Supply Chain in the Construction Industry

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Gustav Bergeling; Zulkiflee Binadam; [2019]
    Keywords : Supply chain management; construction industry; change management; organizational culture; planning; core competence;

    Abstract : Purpose The purpose of this study is to understand the reason behind why it occurs a large number of pickups each year in the construction industry. In the case company alone, it occurs 160 000 pickups per year and an estimated loss of 50 MSEK. READ MORE

  5. 4. A Study about the use of Resources to Strengthen the Network Position : A Comparative Case analysis within the Defense industry

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Matilda Immonen; [2019]
    Keywords : 4R; Defense Industry; IMP; Innovation; Network Theory; Resources;

    Abstract : This qualitative research has been performed at Saab Dynamics with the purpose to analyze how resources are used in Saab to improve their processes and increase their market share. The theory used is founded in IMP theory with the implication that companies must move their focus from only considering internal resources into using their network. READ MORE

  6. 5. Challenges in Marketing Strategy of Online Travel Booking Industry in China : -A case study of Ctrip.com and Qunar.com

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Sektionen för ekonomi och teknik (SET)

    Author : Dongdong Zhang; [2014]
    Keywords : online travel agents OTAs ; challenges; marketing strategy; Ctrip.com; Qunar.com;

    Abstract : Information technology plays an important role in the hospitality and tourismindustry. The internet has reshaped the distribution channels and thus suppliers andconsumers can contact directly. It also changes consumers searching and bookingbehaviors. So information technology brings online travel agents some challenges inthe marketing strategy. READ MORE