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  1. 6. Factors influencing effective safety stock dimensioning in inventory management - A case study within the automotive industry

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Ikram Saady; Melisa Petkovska; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Safety stock; Inventory management; Safety stock uncertainties; Safety stock level challenges; Safety stock level factors;

    Abstract : Poor inventory management affects many companies today which has a negative impact on both company profits and the level of customer service provided. A critical aspect of inventory management involves maintaining a balance between safety stock levels and customer service level. READ MORE

  3. 7. Inventory management of redundant components in a highly automated environment - A case study at a manufacturing company

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Gunnar Bodin; Johannes Miari; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Automation; Inventory management; Redundant components; Materials flows; AGVs;

    Abstract : SKF is a leading manufacturer of bearings, seals, lubrication systems, and condition monitoring systems. Since its beginning in 1907, the company has grown steadily, and now it serves clients in over 130 countries worldwide. READ MORE

  4. 8. An inventory optimization toolbox in SMEs

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Jakob Olofsson; Johan Persson; [2023-07-03]
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    Abstract : Introduction - The globalization of e-commerce and the emergence of supply chains have allowed SMEs to join in shaping the global economy. Although SMEs contribute a lot to global development, they usually experience a number of challenges in their daily operations affecting their profitability and performance. READ MORE

  5. 9. SOIL GROSS NITROGEN MINERALISATION AND FOREST GROWTH IN FOUR HEMIBOREAL FOREST STANDS IN SOUTHWEST SWEDEN

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Linnéa Eriksson; [2023-04-20]
    Keywords : soil C:N; forest production; 15N isotope dilution; gross N mineralisation; ammonium; soil carbon; soil nitrogen; root exudates; stoichiometric decomposition; boreal forests; priming; microbial C limitation;

    Abstract : Boreal and temperate forests together make up the largest terrestrial net C sink in the world. They take up carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and store it in plant biomass and soil as they grow, making them crucial in mitigating global climate change. READ MORE

  6. 10. Can urban tree re-inventories inform future species selection? : diameter at breast height as an indicator for tree performance in Malmö municipality’s tree database

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Hannah Kit Kraynick Braegelmann; [2023]
    Keywords : DBH; ; diameter at breast height; tree inventories; tree re-inventories; urban forestry; species selection; tree management;

    Abstract : Using the inventory database of trees for Malmö municipality, Sweden, this study explored the potential of using the diameter at breast height (DBH) measurement in re-inventories, as a decision-making tool for species selection and management in urban forests. With the escalating pressures of urbanization and unpredictable climate change effects, there is an urgent need for urban forest managers to possess reliable tools that can facilitate the selection of resilient tree species capable of thriving in diverse and changing urban contexts. READ MORE