Essays about: "managing inventory control"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words managing inventory control.

  1. 1. Enhancing Stock Management Efficiency at Excillum AB

    University essay from KTH/Produktionsutveckling

    Author : Clive Carvalho; [2023]
    Keywords : Safety Stock; Inventory Management; Stock Management; EOQ; Order Quantity; Reorder Point; Inventory Optimisation; Inventory control; MTO; Customer order time; Lead time; Demand; Säkerhetslager; Lagerhantering; Lagerhantering; EOQ; Orderkvantitet; Återbeställningspunkt; Lageroptimering; Lagerkontroll; MTO; Kundordertid; Ledtid; Efterfrågan;

    Abstract : This thesis work aims to improve the stock management system of Excillum AB, a Stockholm-based company that specializes in high-performance X-ray sources. The current stock management system has limitations, resulting in gaps when managing the inventory. READ MORE

  2. 2. Circularity in ICT Supply Chain Management : Assessing material efficiency in inventory management for circularity at Ericsson

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Tove Karlsson; Lovisa Torfgård; [2020]
    Keywords : Circular economy; Sustainability; ICT products; Rework; Reuse; Modularization; Excess inventory; Barriers to improved inventory management;

    Abstract : In the currently dominating linear economy, there is a strong focus on the forward supply of products, where products and materials are being replaced and wasted at an increasing pace. In addition to this, there are products not even reaching customers, being scrapped as a result of them being excess in inventories. READ MORE

  3. 3. An Investigation into the Possibilities for Cost Saving in a Distribution Network with Demand Dependencies

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Erik Berggren; Rawlings Nechavava; [2019]
    Keywords : Logistics; Inventory Control; Ordering; Dependencies; Demand Dependencies; coordinated Ordering; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Inventory control is a subject that impacts more or less every section of most businesses, hence companies today view it as a crucial problem of strategic importance (Axsäter, 2015). Managing inventory is a complex task which can be made even more complex by considering multiple items interacting with each other throughout the supply network. READ MORE

  4. 4. Forming a strategy for distribution inventory management

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Jacob Mauléon Lundberg; Joakim Beckvid Tranchell; [2017]
    Keywords : Product segmentation; product classification; inventory management; network design; aftermarket; spare parts; mining and construction market; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : For most companies, especially the ones handling large flows of material there are buffers in different stages of the value chain, also referred to as inventory. By effectively managing inventories, businesses can see bottom line impact on financial performance factors such as revenue streams, costs and capital efficiency. READ MORE

  5. 5. Risk management in using VMI system : Comparative and explorative study of Chinese and Swedish household appliance companies

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)

    Author : Yaru Zhang; Li Tian; [2016]
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    Abstract : Authors: Zhang Yaru & Tian Li Tutor: Petra Andersson Title: Risk management in using VMI system ----- Researching between Chinese and Swedish household appliance companies Background & problem discussion: Due to potential of supply chain management is enormous to improve productivity, customer service and cost reduction, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) is one of the supply chain management strategies, by improving the effectively of supply chain to get the competitive advantage for companies. In the Swedish and Chinese household appliance companies have a common agreement about using VMI system in order to reduce operating costs. READ MORE