Essays about: "event logistics supply"

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1. 1. Comparing single- and multi-echelon methods for inventory control of spare parts at Volvo

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Alexander Larsson; Jakob Bengtsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Single-echelon; Multi-echelon; Spare parts; Inventory Control; Supply Chain Management; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Title: Comparing single- and multi-echelon methods for inventory control of spare parts at Volvo Authors: Jakob Bengtsson & Alexander Larsson Supervisors: Johan Marklund, Lund University | Christian Beckers & Johan Lid- vall, Volvo Background: Spare parts logistics is an area particularly concerned with challenges related to inventory control. The parts are vital to secure the functionality of critical equipment and the management of its supply chain tends to be complex. READ MORE

3. 2. Supply Chain Risk Management During the Covid-19 Pandemic From the perspective of global logistic providers

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Johanna Nevalainen; Vera Stafström; [2021-07-06]
   Keywords : Supply Chain Risk Management; Covid-19; Global Logistics Providers; Risk; Disruption;

   Abstract : The fundamental role that global logistics providers serve does not only concern their active role in transporting goods from one location to another and the participation within global supply chains does not only allow for great organizational opportunities, but high risks are involved. Therefore, supply chain risk management is a crucial factor for organizations to manage their activities within these global networks, especially during the ongoing global disruption of the Covid-19 pandemic. READ MORE

4. 3. Causes of the bullwhip effect : A study of the bullwhip effect in the Volvo Group Service Market Logistics’ supply chain

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling

   Author : Klara Dahlin; Oscar Säfström; [2021]
   Keywords : logistics; aftermarket; spare part logistics; supply chain; logistics management; bullwhip effect; the bullwhip effect; bullwhip; service market logistics; inventory; orders; demand; amplification; upstream; Forrester effect; root causes; information transparency; logistics and supply chain management; root causes of the bullwhip effect; eliminate the bullwhip effect; reduce the bullwhip effect; eliminate; reduce; logistik; bullwhip-effekten; bullwhipeffekten; Forrestereffekten; bullwhip; försörjningskedja; logistik och supply chain management; eftermarknad; reservdelar; informationsdelning; rotorsaker; bullwhipeffektens rotorsaker; eliminera bullwhipeffekten; reducera bullwhipeffekten; reducera; eliminera; bullwhip effekten;

   Abstract : The bullwhip effect is defined as an upstream amplification of demand variability and has received interest within multinational companies for decades. As early as in the 1950’s, Forrester (1958) discussed what is today known as the bullwhip effect, which has a negative impact on the customer service, costs, and inventory investment in a supply chain (Lee et al. READ MORE

5. 4. Strategic Inventory Control in Capacity-Constrained Manufacturing Systems : Reviewing the tangible effect of applying multi-echelon optimization in a multi-product environment

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

   Author : Jonathan Petersson; Pontus Nellgård; [2020]
   Keywords : Inventory Management; Inventory optimization; Lean manufacturing; Discrete event simulation; Industry 4.0; Lagerstyrning; Lageroptimering; Lean tillverkning; Simulering; Industri 4.0;

   Abstract : Firms today maintain complex supply chains containing many dependent stages to manufacture a product to the end customer. Here lies a dilemma, keeping extensive inventory generate higher customer satisfaction by enabling quick deliveries. This increase in inventory, however, comes at an increase in costs. READ MORE

6. 5. Port-related Conflict at Port of Gothenburg- Consequences from a Fashion Retailer’s Perspective

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Huong Ha; Erica Lindroth; [2018-07-02]
   Keywords : Port Conflicts; Risk Management; Fashion Industry; Retailers; Supply Chain Disruption; Disruption Consequences;

   Abstract : Risk management of supply chains has received increasing attention from researchers, as disruptive events have become more challenging to manage. The 2016 port conflict at the major logistics hub in Scandinavia, Port of Gothenburg, caused severe consequences for companies operating in the region. READ MORE