Essays about: "distribution supply chain performance management thesis"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 16 essays containing the words distribution supply chain performance management thesis.

1. 6. Centralization vs. Decentralization: Selection of Downstream Supply Chain Strategy : A single case study on the positioning of purchasing within the Supply Chain of a multinational company

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Oliver Mazoyer; [2020]
   Keywords : Supply Chain Management; Globalization; Outsourcing; Risks; Purchasing; Data Mining; Strategies; Network Design; Selection Framework; Centralization; Decentralization; Scenario; Distribution Network; COVID-19; Supply Chain Management; Globalisering; Outsourcing; Risker; Inköp; Data Mining; Strategier; Nätverksdesign; Urvalsramverk; Centralisering; Decentralisering; Scenario; Distributionsnätverk; COVID-19;

   Abstract : As Supply Chain Management has continuously evolved, it has during recent times been exposed to the opportunities and threats that follow globalization. Firms have the possibility of getting their products/services to customers worldwide by outsourcing processes. READ MORE

3. 7. Forming an inventory control policy and Forecasting model for an E-commerce Company

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Patrik Lorentsson; Nilan Nabavieh; [2019]
   Keywords : Inventory Policy; Forecasting Model; Stochastic Demand; Optimisation; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Abstract Title: Developing an Inventory Control Policy and Forecasting Model for an E- Commerce Company Authors: Patrik Lorentsson & Nilan Nabavieh Supervisor: Johan Marklund, Department of Industrial Management and Logistics Background: Increasingly competitive business environments forces companies to develop better control of the material flows in their supply chain. Inventories are often kept in large amounts in order to buffer against uncertainties, resulting in high average holding costs. READ MORE

4. 8. Adoption of a Trackability Tool among Humanitarian Practitioners in Local Units : A Field Study on a Food Assistance Program in Colombia

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Lorinde Knoops; [2019]
   Keywords : Humanitarian Supply Chain; Supply Chain Management; Supply Chain Visibility; Traceability; Track Trace; Humanitarian practitioners; ICT adoption; Technology acceptance; Commodity distribution; Local humanitarian organizations; Colombia; Bienestarina; ICBF; Humanitära försörjningskedjor; Supply Chain Management; Supply Chain Visibility; Spårbarhet; Spårbarhetssystem; Humanitära praktiker; IKT användning och införande; Acceptans av ny teknik; Råvarudistribution; Lokala humanitära organisationer; Colombia; Bienestarina; ICBF;

   Abstract : Worldwide, the need for effective humanitarian aid is growing, and continuous aid such as commodity distribution plays a major role in ensuring sustained wellbeing. In literature, information and communication technology (ICT) has been recognized and suggested to enhance the performance and achieve higher social impact of humanitarian supply chains. READ MORE

5. 9. The Potential of 3PL Involvement in an Asphalt Manufacturing Project

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

   Author : Jude Emele; [2016]
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   Abstract : Purpose – This thesis explores and identifies issues considered critical when engaging third-party logistics (3PL) in an asphalt-manufacturing project. The research highlights and discusses those issues including the reliability and maintainability of the equipment used in hauling materials in the project. READ MORE

6. 10. Impact and Adoption of Flexibility in a Rigid and Centralized Distribution Network : A Case Study on a Global Manufacturing Company

   University essay from KTH/Industriell Management

   Author : ANTON SÖDERBERG; ALEXANDER WALLENBERG; [2016]
   Keywords : Manufacturing and Distribution Network; Standardization; Centralization;

   Abstract : For manufacturing firms to succeed in the global marketplace it is important that they have an efficient supply chain that is well adapted to the characteristics of the products. This thesis explore the companies' challenge to adapt its supply chain to the characteristics of  heir products. READ MORE