Essays about: "logistics and performance of manufacturing companies"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 31 essays containing the words logistics and performance of manufacturing companies.

1. 21. Using discrete event simulation : Improving efficiency and eliminating nonvalue added work

   University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

   Author : Camilla Janius; Sahel Mir; [2016]
   Keywords : Discrete event simulation; Efficiency; Packaging; Assembly line; Simulation modelling; Supply Chain Management; Production line; Non-value added work; Productivity; Process Improvement;

   Abstract : Process improvement is one of the challenging tasks within manufacturing companies. This study has been focused on analysing a packaging station by using a discrete event simulation tool. Packaging is an important part of the production and logistics process, but it is seldom considered when analysing non-value added activities. READ MORE

3. 22. Sustainable Performance Measurements of Logistics in Dispersed Supply Chains

   University essay from KTH/Industriell Management

   Author : Pontus Persson Håstlund; Emelie Widenfors; [2015]
   Keywords : Sustainable Performance Measurement; Sustainable Performance Measurement Systems; Sustainable Performance Measurement; Sustainable Performance Measurement Systems;

   Abstract : Pressure on companies to show evidence of compliance with sustainable requirements is increasing. Performance measurement systems (PMSs) assist managers in making such choices that optimize sustainability within supply chain operations. READ MORE

4. 23. Rookie Plan : A New Type of Logistics Service Provider in China

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för Industriell utveckling, IT och Samhällsbyggnad

   Author : Yi Xiao; Ronghe Peng; [2015]
   Keywords : fourth party logistics; rookie plan; China logistics;

   Abstract : With the development of logistics market, the third party logistics can no longer solve all the problems in supply chain management, the appearance of fourth party logistics is a breakthrough solution to modern supply chain challenge. Since China has become the manufacturing center of the world, it attracts more attentions to its own logistics market. READ MORE

5. 24. Flexibility in Supply Chain. A case study of ICA AB (Non-Food/Clothing) and sub-case of ZARA

   University essay from IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

   Author : Nastassia Povarava; Natalija Borovkova; [2012]
   Keywords : Supply Chain Flexibility; Uncertainty; Supply Chain Characteristics; Firm Performance; Textile Industry; Fast Fashion; ICA AB; ZARA.;

   Abstract : Problem – The essential problem being analyzed in the research paper is the methods of improving supply chain flexibility under certain circumstances and constrains that are imposed on the company. Purpose - The paper aims at providing suggestions on improvement of supply chain flexibility for ICA AB (Clothing) based on comparative analysis on sub-case study of ZARA. READ MORE

6. 25. Environmental Impact of the Pharmaceutical Packaging

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

   Author : Gerardo Llano Martinez; [2012]
   Keywords : Pharmaceutical Industry; Packaging; Logistics; Sustainability; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The pharmaceutical industry is influenced by many aspects and actors that make this industry one of the most complex ones. Packaging is probably the cheapest element that involves a pharmaceutical but it is also a necessary element. READ MORE