Essays about: "inventory control problems"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 essays containing the words inventory control problems.

1. 1. Batch sizing in production : A case study on batch sizing at the press lines at Volvo GTO in Umeå

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik

   Author : Martin Ericson; Oscar Westin; [2022]
   Keywords : Analytics; Bootstrapping; Lean; Lean production; Logistics; Lot sizing; Manufacturing;

   Abstract : Volvo GTO is currently interested in reducing their batch sizes at the press operation in Umeå. Where a large number of different cab parts are currently produced for trucks on two different production lines that interact with each other. READ MORE

3. 2. Älgbete i restaureringsbränning : älgens respons på brand

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

   Author : Albin Björnudd; Svante Brus; [2022]
   Keywords : älg; viltbete; naturvårdsbränning; tall; biologisk mångfald;

   Abstract : The moose is an important resource for Sweden but causes problems for forestry. Moose browsing damages annually cost forestry large amounts of money which makes it a hot topic of discussion. READ MORE

4. 3. Streamlining the Ordering Process: A Case Study of Alfa Laval

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Sebastian Åsberg; Gustav Sjöblom; [2021]
   Keywords : Ordering Process; Item Classification; Inventory Management; Alfa Laval; JEEVES; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Background One of Alfa Laval’s factories in Lund, LA, has noticed that up to 50% of all order proposals suggested by their ERP system JEEVES is considered to be irrelevant and are subsequently disregarded by the purchasers. Consequently, many purchasers disregard the parameters in JEEVES that control what proposals get suggested and instead order on “gut-feeling” and personal experience. READ MORE

5. 4. Analysis of uncoordinated versus coordinated inventory control

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Mirja Björning Engström; Johanna Rådemar; [2020]
   Keywords : Inventory management; uncoordinated versus coordinated inventory control; single-echelon versus multi-echelon inventory control; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This master thesis has been completed at the Faculty of Engineering, Production Management in collaboration with the company Duni Group. The overall objective has been to provide guidance to Duni and analyze how they should control their inventory at each node in their new supply chain set up. READ MORE

6. 5. Social Life Cycle Assessment in the Textile Industry: a case study in a small company

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Sofia Grönkvist; [2019]
   Keywords : Sustainable Development; Textile industry; Value chain; Social Life Cycle Assessment S-LCA ; Social Hotspot Assessment; Subcategory Assessment Method SAM ;

   Abstract : Investigations of the textile industry and apparel sector often reveal unethical behaviours towards workers and lack of transparency in the value chain.  As consumers are getting more conscious and the external pressure and demand for more sustainable clothing increases, companies need to implement management systems to control their operations and ensure actions are socially responsible. READ MORE