Essays about: "logistics costs in purchasing"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 essays containing the words logistics costs in purchasing.

  1. 1. Exploring the use of mobile warehouses in midsized urban and rural regions for last-mile transportation

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för information och teknik

    Author : Mfon Etuk; Radu Ștefan Mihai; [2023]
    Keywords : Mobile Warehouse; Last-Mile Logistics; Supply Chain; Logistics; Distribution;

    Abstract : Abstract: Efficient last-mile transportation is a continuous difficulty for businesses, particularly in e-commerce, necessitating the development of creative solutions. This thesis investigates the use of mobile warehouses in mid-sized urban and rural areas to help with this problem. READ MORE

  3. 2. Boost your spare parts supply - A case study on cooperation terms in the spare parts supply chain focused on the supplier-buyer dyad

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Måns Krantz; Anders Fasth Gillstedt; [2021]
    Keywords : Purchasing; After-Sales; Spare Parts; Supply Chain Management; Supplier Collaboration; Consignment Stock Strategy; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Purchasing has become an increasingly important function in manufacturing companies, as it accounts for a large extent of total spending and influences a company's competitive position. It is relevant for Tetra Pak, a global manufacturer of packaging and processing solutions, active since the 1950s. Tetra Pak has over 100. READ MORE

  4. 3. Forming an inventory control policy and Forecasting model for an E-commerce Company

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Patrik Lorentsson; Nilan Nabavieh; [2019]
    Keywords : Inventory Policy; Forecasting Model; Stochastic Demand; Optimisation; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Abstract Title: Developing an Inventory Control Policy and Forecasting Model for an E- Commerce Company Authors: Patrik Lorentsson & Nilan Nabavieh Supervisor: Johan Marklund, Department of Industrial Management and Logistics Background: Increasingly competitive business environments forces companies to develop better control of the material flows in their supply chain. Inventories are often kept in large amounts in order to buffer against uncertainties, resulting in high average holding costs. READ MORE

  5. 4. Case study at Scania: How packaging options affect supply chain operations and costs

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Chaitanya Ramachandraiah; Arturs Rezancevs; [2018]
    Keywords : Supply chain; returnable packaging; Activity based costing; process mapping; packaging material; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Abstract Background/introduction: Scania supply chain is responsible for packaging to protect parts during transportation from their suppliers around the world. For many years Scania has used returnable packaging for inbound logistics of automotive parts. READ MORE

  6. 5. Evaluation of strategic stockpoints for UNFPA using a facility location mode

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Erik Hansson; Dayanand Sagar; [2018]
    Keywords : Humanitarian Logistics; Facility Location; UNFPA; Perishable Commodities; Pre-positioning; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Distribution and warehousing networks of Humanitarian Organizations has proven to be an area where cost reductions and shortened lead times can be achieved. Humanitarian organizations have also started pre-positioning goods in anticipation of disasters as a way to improve their disaster preparedness. READ MORE