Essays about: "delivery of large goods"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 21 essays containing the words delivery of large goods.

  1. 11. Development of a Decision Support Tool for the Process of Deciding Inventory Levels : A Study at The Absolut Company

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Anton Adolfsson; Erik Lundin; [2014]
    Keywords : Inventory level; decision support tool; spreadsheet model; inventory control; factors affecting inventory levels; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: Supply Chain Management is receiving increased attention as companies are trying to remain competitive in a global and challenging environment. An important topic to consider when managing the supply chain is inventory control. READ MORE

  3. 12. Streamlining Internal Supply Chain, based on mapping processes

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Eldan Kajevic; Joans Sjöberg; [2013]
    Keywords : Supply Chain Management SCM ; Streamlining Business Operations; Process Mapping; Performance Management System; Process Based Business Development PBBD ; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Context Background Globalisation, increasing product complexity, volatile demand, and financial crisis all put strains on the supply, processing, and distribution of goods. That’s why supply chain management has become the area to focus on to gain competitive advantages and reduce costs. READ MORE

  4. 13. Mapping and analysis of a distribution process in a make-to-order supply chain

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Björn Andersson; Tobias Brink; [2013]
    Keywords : Supply chain; process mapping; Value Stream Mapping; Swimlane flowchart; process analysis; process improvement; make-to-order; distribution; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: Supply chains become more and more complex. Mapping can be a good way to understand a company’s supply chain and its processes. IKEA’s Direct Delivery Customer (DDC) process has a rather unique characteristic at IKEA. READ MORE

  5. 14. Transportation through the Scandria Corridor : A sustainable transport concept between the Adriatic Sea and Scandinavia

    University essay from Logistik

    Author : John Landstedt; Erik Karlsson; [2010]
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    Abstract : The Scandria Corridor is the shortest way between the Adriatic Sea and the Baltic Sea and stretches from the harbors in the Adriatic Sea to Scandinavia, with branches to Stockholm and Oslo. By offering the shortest route it should be an area in focus for transporting goods. READ MORE

  6. 15. Internal material handling at Volvo Construction Equipment Braås

    University essay from Ekonomihögskolan, EHV

    Author : Fatima Saleh; Susann Bartsch; Jessica Steen; [2008]
    Keywords : Material handling; Volvo; Logistics; VSM; Goods receiving; Storage; Packaging; Assembly;

    Abstract : Background: Material handling is a large part of a company´s internal work and represents between 15 % and 70 % of the total cost of a manufactured product. By improving the internal handling of material, more efficient distribution and manufacturing flows are possible. READ MORE