Essays about: "data model of inventory system"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 48 essays containing the words data model of inventory system.

  1. 21. Forming an Inventory Control Policy in a Stochastic Environment: A Case Study at Sandvik Crushing and Screening

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Anders Mattisson; David Alsmarker; [2018]
    Keywords : Inventory Control; Stochastic Lead Time; Stochastic Demand; Input Analysis; Optimization; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: For most companies that handle large material flows there are buffers between different stages in the supply chain, often referred to as inventory. The main reasons for having these inventories are to achieve economies of scale when handling material flows and to buffer against uncertainties when matching demand and supply. READ MORE

  2. 22. An analysis on the benefits of information sharing in multi-echelon inventory control models

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling

    Author : Niklas Nordeman; Malin Sundbäck; [2017]
    Keywords : distributions requirements planning; DRP; bullwhip effect; information sharing; reorder point; synchronization;

    Abstract : With growing markets and customers being geographically spread out, more pressure is put on a company’s logistics processes and their inventory structures are becoming more complex. This puts more pressure on the inventory control solution provided by a company like IFS, that supports their customers with inventory control through the Inventory Planning and Replenishment module in IFS Applications. READ MORE

  3. 23. Development of a Simulation Tool to Support the Process of Setting Climate Targets – An Exploratory Study at IKEA

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Patrik Sander; Simon Skoog; [2017]
    Keywords : scope 3; value chain; science-based targets; policy evaluation; sustainability; simulation; system dynamics modelling; simulering; hållbarhet; policyutvärdering; värdekedja; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background The world’s governments agreed in 2010 to work towards limiting global warming to a two-degree warming compared to pre-industrial temperatures with the presumption that this would suffice in order to avoid the worst effects of climate change. Meeting this goal would, according to The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, require a reduction of global emissions by 41–72 percent by the year 2050. READ MORE

  4. 24. A framework for implementing the VMI model in an MRO partnership

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för Industriell utveckling, IT och Samhällsbyggnad

    Author : Abdulrahman Altabba; Lina Karlsson; [2016]
    Keywords : Supply Chain Management; Sustainable Logistics; MRO Maintenance; Repair; and Operations ; Vendor Managed Inventory; Electronic Data Interchange; VMI; EDI; Logistics Management;

    Abstract : Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to investigate the feasibility of implementing the Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) model in an MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) partnership, and highlight its potential economic, environmental, and organizational benefits, as well as limitations. Approach - First, a comprehensive literature review was conducted on fields relevant to VMI. READ MORE

  5. 25. Risk management in using VMI system : Comparative and explorative study of Chinese and Swedish household appliance companies

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)

    Author : Yaru Zhang; Li Tian; [2016]
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    Abstract : Authors: Zhang Yaru & Tian Li Tutor: Petra Andersson Title: Risk management in using VMI system ----- Researching between Chinese and Swedish household appliance companies Background & problem discussion: Due to potential of supply chain management is enormous to improve productivity, customer service and cost reduction, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) is one of the supply chain management strategies, by improving the effectively of supply chain to get the competitive advantage for companies. In the Swedish and Chinese household appliance companies have a common agreement about using VMI system in order to reduce operating costs. READ MORE