Essays about: "inventory management thesis by retailers"

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  1. 1. Work process improvementsin a distribution centerfor a case company

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Rishikaysh Ravindrra Pardessi; Mikael Hagsten-Nielsen; [2020]
    Keywords : Distribution center; efficiency improvement; packaging process; layout design; order consolidation;

    Abstract : In an increasingly competitive market, it is important for companies with distribution centers to have efficient processes limiting non-value adding time as much as possible while still being able to deliver what the customer expects. The purpose of the thesis was to investigate the operating processes at the distribution center at Volvo – Eskilstuna. READ MORE

  3. 2. Applying a model for lateral transshipments in fast-fashion retail

    University essay from KTH/Industriell Management

    Author : OSKAR GRENMARK; DANIEL OHLSSON; [2018]
    Keywords : Lateral transshipments; service level; inventory control; supply chain management; fast fashion; retail; Hennes Mauritz; H M; Lagerflyttar; servicenivå; lagerhantering; försörjningskedja; snabbt mode; detaljhandel; Hennes Mauritz; H M;

    Abstract : The highly variable demand of fast fashion causes retailers in the industry to face large uncertainties when allocating initial inventory batches across multiple locations. Further into the selling season, inventory imbalances might arise as an effect of deviations from expected demand. READ MORE

  4. 3. A case study of Mionix’s distribution system on how to improve inventory management with focus on customer service and total cost

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)

    Author : Jim Holtne; Anton Auvoja; [2015]
    Keywords : Distribution system; distribution channel; inventory management; material planning methods; e-commerce; Total cost; EOQ; Safety stock; Service levels;

    Abstract : Background - A company’s distribution system is a critical component and businesses need to consider the aspects of customer service and total cost when designing the distribution system. A distribution system can be defined as the process of making products or services available for customers. READ MORE

  5. 4. Mapping the flow Of Apparel in a Wholesale Company

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Textilhögskolan

    Author : Umair Akash; [2013]
    Keywords : supply chain logistic management; lead time managemen; global outsourcing; collaborative; planning; forecasting; replenishment CPFR ;

    Abstract : Globalization that diminishes the barriers to trade worldwide has transformed the structure of production and increased the global competition in the textile and apparel industry. Especially, the elimination of quotas on January 2005 has totally changed the whole scenario of the apparel industry. A boom has been noticed in the emerging markets. READ MORE

  6. 5. Environmental and Economic Benefits of using Multi-Echelon Inventory Control

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Sven Nilsson; Lina Ottosson; [2013]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Summary This master thesis evaluates the benefits of using multi-echelon control instead of single-echelon control of a multi-echelon inventory system. The multi-echelon inventory system studied in this thesis is a one-warehousemultiple- retailer inventory system. READ MORE