Essays about: "incoterm"

Found 3 essays containing the word incoterm.

  1. 1. Optimizing the Supply Chain Performance at Ericsson AB : A Study of Lead Time Reduction and Service Level Improvement

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling

    Author : Marcus Stenberg; Jesper Larsson; [2016]
    Keywords : Supply chain; lead time; lead time reduction; time compression; service level; global supply chain; incoterm; supply hub; customer order decoupling point; leagile; lean; agile; letter of credit; bank payment obligation; product configurator; regional product portfolio; end-to-end integration; supply chain integration; supply chain management; supply chain transparency; information systems; Ericsson;

    Abstract : Ericsson has recently experienced difficulties to meet the customer demand, which has led to lost market shares. This is mainly due to the long and unpredictable lead times within their supply chains. Therefore, Ericsson seeks to increase their ability to meet the customer demand by reducing the customer order lead time. READ MORE

  3. 2. Improvement of the order fulfillment process with the obligation of Letter of Credit: : A case study

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Defne Özdogru; [2015]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : In today’s competitive market there is a high pressure on companies to continuously improve and make their internal processes more efficient. There is a high demand from customer regarding receiving the products with shorter lead times, and pressure on reducing market price, and also to reduce the supply chain cost. READ MORE

  4. 3. Could suppliers take greater transport and owner responsibility? : Evaluation of changed Incoterms at GKN Aerospace

    University essay from Avd för företagsekonomi

    Author : Simon Andersson; [2013]
    Keywords : Suppliers; GKN;

    Abstract : GKN Aerospace Engine Systems acts as supplier to the original equipment manufacturers of aircraft engines and is one owe the largest component manufacturer in the aerospace industry. They purchase raw material from suppliers all over the world. The components are big and heavy which means that transport cost could be saved with ship transport. READ MORE