Essays about: "lead time production logistics"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 32 essays containing the words lead time production logistics.

  1. 26. Preparation for transportation negotiation

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Sofia Sahlin; [2011-07-18]
    Keywords : Forwarder; preparation; transportation; negotiation; drivers for change;

    Abstract : Due to the fact that it is once again a shift within the world trade market, companies tend to have production closer to their end market. For a Swedish company this means to have less production in Asia to the favour for Europe. READ MORE

  3. 27. CO2 Emissions from Freight Transport and the Impact of Supply Chain Management : A case study at Atlas Copco Industrial Technique

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Petter Jofred; Peder Öster; [2011]
    Keywords : CO2 emissions; freight transport; emission simulation; sustainable supply chain management;

    Abstract : Freight transport is a large contributor to emissions of CO2 and to mitigate its environmental impact is essential in strive for a sustainable future. Existing reports usually discuss the issues from a national or global perspective, but rarely provide any concrete or practical information on an organizational level. READ MORE

  4. 28. Complexity of Air Freight Networks : A Regional focus on Jönköping

    University essay from IHH, Marketing and Logistics

    Author : Petrina Akor; Zlata Bulic; [2011]
    Keywords : Agility; Air Freight; ARA Model; Buyer Behaviour; Compatability; Effectiveness; Efficiency; Freight Forwarders; Integrators; Networks; Transportation;

    Abstract : Companies face competition that comes at them from different directions in the current environment of globalization, deregulation and the push for greater mass customization of products, which still can be differentiated from other products and services. A large number of companies have outsourced a large percentage of their non-core activities in order to concentrate on their core competencies with transportation of their goods being one of the aspects that they have outsourced. READ MORE

  5. 29. Material supply to assembly stations - A study at Nederman, Helsingborg

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Karl Fredriksson; Charlotte Sallmén; [2011]
    Keywords : Material supply; Lean; Assembly; Inventory turnover; Kanban; Lead time; Stabilize the load of work; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this study is to improve the material supply to assembly stations at Nedermans and identify parameters and principles that determine if the components should be stored at the assembly station or in the warehouse. The improvement should reduce the floor space used for assembly, increase the assembly utilization rate and reduce waste of time in the material handling. READ MORE

  6. 30. Optimization of the Internal Logistics Served by an AGV System A case study at Kinnarps Production AB

    University essay from JTH, Industriell organisation och produktion

    Author : Grigor Mishev; Omid Shahidi; [2008]
    Keywords : AGV system; Improvement; Lean Principles; Logistics; Material flow; Material handling; Orders; Pallets; Transportation; Value adding activity; Waiting time;

    Abstract : Logistics plays a crucial role in companies’ ability to sustain competitive on the market. Time is regarded as one of the important metric in terms of logistics, since time influences the lead time of the products, which results in the vital advantage of speed. READ MORE