Essays about: "material flow ikea"

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  1. 1. Mapping and analysis of a distribution process in a make-to-order supply chain

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Björn Andersson; Tobias Brink; [2013]
    Keywords : Supply chain; process mapping; Value Stream Mapping; Swimlane flowchart; process analysis; process improvement; make-to-order; distribution; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: Supply chains become more and more complex. Mapping can be a good way to understand a company’s supply chain and its processes. IKEA’s Direct Delivery Customer (DDC) process has a rather unique characteristic at IKEA. READ MORE

  3. 2. Goodbye to Inbound and Outbound waste : A case study at IKEA’s Distribution Centre,

    University essay from Ekonomihögskolan, ELNU

    Author : Jonathan Kölemo; Simon Jensen; [2012]
    Keywords : Lean; VSM; CSM; Waste reduction;

    Abstract : Authors        Jonathan Kölemo (890303) and Simon Jensen (870212)                         Title              Goodbye to Inbound and Outbound waste - A case study at IKEA’s Distribution                      Centre, Älmhult   Background The DC in Älmhult is working in two administrative teams; Inbound and Outbound. The relationship between and inside the Inbound and Outbound teams are complex and unclear. READ MORE

  4. 3. Creating Continuous Flow and Internal Transport Optimization at IKEA Distribution Center, Älmhult

    University essay from Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Wenfeng Miao; Linwang Li; [2011]
    Keywords : IKEA DC Älmhult; Warehouse; VSM; Waste; Continuous Flow; Internal Transport;

    Abstract : The objective of this project is to improve productivity and efficiency for the inbound material handling operations in the warehouse of DC Älmhult. After three weeks pre-study in place of the distribution center, the authors have observed several problems existing in the current production, among which three types of wastes are found and analyzed by using VSM that are pick and drop, operator waiting time and inefficient transport. READ MORE

  5. 4. Consequences of the implementation of the Loading Ledge - A descriptive case study at IKEA

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : André Jonsson; Björn Mathiasen; [2004]
    Keywords : Unit load; packaging logistics; logistics; supply chain; wooden pallet; material handling; new unit load concept; Technological sciences; Teknik; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Title: Consequences of the implementation of the Loading Ledge Authors: André Jonsson and Björn Mathiasen. Supervisors: Daniel Hellström - Division of Packaging Logistics, LTH. Mazen Saghir - Division of Packaging Logistics, LTH. Rickard Andersson - IKEA. READ MORE

  6. 5. Simulation of the IKEA Distribution Centre in Peterborough, UK

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : William Jovalli; Gregor Nalepski; [2003]
    Keywords : Capacity simulations; bottlenecks; efficiency; AutoMod; effectiveness.; Technological sciences; Teknik; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Problem IKEA want to avoid building a DC with insufficient capacity, and with imbalances in the material flow, therefore they want to run simulations of the system to see if the material flow is of satisfaction. The focus of this report is aimed towards capacity simulations of the Silo, the automated high storage area. READ MORE