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  1. 1. Improvements of an Inventory Control System with Simulation-based Analysis

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Kommunikations- och transportsystem; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

    Author : Maja Rosén Berecz; Fabian Wallhagen; [2023]
    Keywords : Inventory control system; Simulation; Safety Stock; Lot size; Service Level; Industriell ekonomi; Industriell ekonomi;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to improve the inventory control system of a company´s RDC in Norrköping, Sweden. Inefficiencies and non-optimal processes have been identified in the current system, which could negatively affect operations. READ MORE

  3. 2. Discrete Event Simulation of the Paint shop at VBG Truck Equipment : A method for Work shift Optimization and Balanced Production flow

    University essay from Högskolan Väst/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

    Author : Athira Ashok Kumar Prasanna Kumari; [2022]
    Keywords : Discrete Event Simulation; Work shifts; Bottlenecks; Production flow; simulation mode;

    Abstract : The background for this thesis work emanates from a desire to drive the production of the VBG Truck Equipment factory in Vänersborg a step further to catch up with the Industry 4.0 standards. Discrete Event Simulation (DES) is a widely adopted tool within industries to model real-world systems to improve their processes. READ MORE

  4. 3. Mixed Stand vs Monoculture : a Simulation Study Assessing Growth and Profitability of Norway spruce and Birch in Mixtures and Pure Stands

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Babatunde Dosumu; [2022]
    Keywords : N.spruce-birch stands; monoculture; thinning treatment; mixed forest;

    Abstract : Picea abies L. Karst (N. spruce) monocultures dominate the forest landscape of southern Sweden due to their suitability for the prevalent site conditions, well established silviculture, and profitability. However, disturbances such as windthrow, bark beetle damage, and Heterobasidion root rot pose a risk to N. READ MORE

  5. 4. Evaluating vegetation carbon storage by primary forests in Sweden using LPJ-GUESS

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Sacha van der Vleuten; [2022]
    Keywords : Carbon storage; LPJ-GUESS; Primary forests; Sweden; Natural forests; Potential natural vegetation; Dynamic vegetation model; Model optimization; LPJ-GUESS evaluation; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Over the past 200 years, the structure of forests in Sweden has changed drastically, with forestry becoming the dominant land use. This has led to the loss of primary forests, which has major impacts on different ecosystem services, including carbon storage. READ MORE

  6. 5. Comparing single- and multi-echelon methods for inventory control of spare parts at Volvo

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Alexander Larsson; Jakob Bengtsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Single-echelon; Multi-echelon; Spare parts; Inventory Control; Supply Chain Management; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Title: Comparing single- and multi-echelon methods for inventory control of spare parts at Volvo Authors: Jakob Bengtsson & Alexander Larsson Supervisors: Johan Marklund, Lund University | Christian Beckers & Johan Lid- vall, Volvo Background: Spare parts logistics is an area particularly concerned with challenges related to inventory control. The parts are vital to secure the functionality of critical equipment and the management of its supply chain tends to be complex. READ MORE