Essays about: "inventory management in retail"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 16 essays containing the words inventory management in retail.

  1. 11. Importance of CPFR implementation in SME : Discovering the need and insights of CPFR as a supply chain strategy

    University essay from Avdelningen för Industriell utveckling, IT och Samhällsbyggnad

    Author : Eduardo Quintero; Zhilin Li; [2012]
    Keywords : CPFR;

    Abstract : This thesis intended to evidence the need for change in a SME to reduce levels of inventory based on their process related to their supply chain management. This research focused on CPFR which is a process innovation tool that stands for collaborative planning, forecasting and replenishment (Cassivi, 2006). READ MORE

  3. 12. Exclusive distributor's role in Chinese supply chains : A case study with Jia Heng Company

    University essay from Akademin för teknik och miljö

    Author : zijian Li; [2012]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Modern supply chain management has been widely used in manufacture and retail business. Many companies have realized SCM plays a pivotal role to success and gives company competitive advantage. Chinese firms have learned knowledge of SCM from foreign firms. READ MORE

  4. 13. Postponement in Retailing Industry: A case study of SIBA

    University essay from IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

    Author : Kemal Ahmed; Syed Mohammed Naqvi; [2010]
    Keywords : Speculation; Postponement; Customer Order Decoupling point; Retailing; Supply Chain Flexibility; Agility;

    Abstract : Master’s Thesis in Logistics and Supply Chain Management _____________________________________________________ Title:                 Postponement in Retailing Industry- A case study of SIBA Authors:         Ahmed Kemal & Naqvi Syed Mohammad Tutor:               Helgi Valur Fredriksson, Dr. Date:               May, 2010 Key Words:   Speculation, Postponement, Customer Order Decoupling point, Retailing, Supply Chain Flexibility, Agility ______________________________________________________________ Abstract Problem: Today's business environment is characterized by changing customer demands, increasing cost pressures on retailers, shorter product life cycles and products becoming obsolete shortly after their introduction. READ MORE

  5. 14. Coordinated inventory control - A case study on its performance compared to the current system at IKEA

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Silva Rasmusson; Björn Sunesson; [2010]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Coordinated inventory management is not widely used among companies today. Not even modern companies, which should have resources and ability to always be in the forefront of technological developments, prioritizes models that in theory can provide substantial savings. READ MORE

  6. 15. Warehousing in theory and practice : A case study at ÖoB, Clas Ohlson, Stadium, Åhlens

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Ingenjörshögskolan

    Author : Sridhar Kare; Mahesh Kumar Rajuldevi; Ranjit Veeramachaneni; [2009]
    Keywords : warehousing; warehouse management systems; retail stores; inventory; labour management;

    Abstract : The problem in the warehouses is that the old and conventional methods which are obsolete are combined with very crowded conditions. Hence there is always a quest for newer and better methods. READ MORE