Essays about: "inventory stock out problem"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 17 essays containing the words inventory stock out problem.

  1. 11. The Trade-off between inventory level and satisfaction of a volatile demand -A study of three companies in the Swedish fashion retail industry

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Madelene Andersson; Josefine Storm; [2013-01-30]
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    Abstract : Background and problem: The fashion industry is characterised by short product lifecycles, where demand is difficult, or almost impossible to forecast. This highlights the importance of having a strategy that can manage flexible inventory levels that can respond to changing customer demand. READ MORE

  3. 12. Reducing the tied up capital through investigation of production postponement and inventory

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Hanne Olsson; Lina Hedvall; [2013]
    Keywords : tied up capital; postponement; inventory management; safety stock; finished goods inventory; risk-pool; demand variability; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : VI Delimitations The company has several product families but only one is investigated in this project. There are today two main warehouses at the production site, the warehouse for raw material and the one for finished goods, where only the latter was studied. There are other places within the company where capital could be tied up as well, e.g. READ MORE

  4. 13. Developing an analysis tool for risk calculation in supply chain operations

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Martin Olofsson; Daniel Persson; [2013]
    Keywords : Keywords: Inventory control; inventory management; simulation; multi-echelon inventory; value stream mapping; BorgWarner; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Problem: The case study company, BorgWarner, currently has no quantitative method for evaluating the risks connected to different inventory levels throughout their internal supply chain. Meanwhile there are internal goals for lowering the amount of capital tied in inventory. READ MORE

  5. 14. Optimization of a Supply Chain : Christian Dior Couture

    University essay from KTH/Industriella informations- och styrsystem

    Author : Audrey Darmon; [2013]
    Keywords : Fashion industry; Variability; Supply and Demand; Inventory Levels; Christian Dior Couture; Accessories; Eyewear;

    Abstract : Nowadays, all the enterprises in the fashion industry face the problem of variability of supply and demand. Working in fashion implies facing rapid changes, and the success or failure of a company is often determined by the company's ability to adapt and respond quickly to these changes. READ MORE

  6. 15. 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