Essays about: "operations-research"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 34 essays containing the word operations-research.

1. 1. Battery-Storage Investment for a Power System with High Variable Renewable Energy Output

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

   Author : Elva Yunyan Wallimann; [2023]
   Keywords : decision and risk analysis; energy economics; capacity expansion; operations research; utility-scale battery;

   Abstract : Climate change is posing significant threats to human beings. Deploying renewable energy sources in electricity generation is widely accepted as an indispensable part of the solution to climate change. The vast potential lies in variable renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind. READ MORE

3. 2. Improving charging scheduling of public transport electric buses

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Franz Bamberg; Anna Hassler; [2023]
   Keywords : Peak load; electricity trading; spot prices; electric buses; bus transport operator; battery energy storage system; charging scheduling; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Title: Improving charging scheduling of public transport electric buses Authors: Anna Hassler & Franz Bamberg Supervisor: Johan Marklund, Lund University Background: This thesis focuses on a Swedish BTO that operates EB fleets. For companies investing in electrification, record-high and volatile electricity prices, present challenges and creates a need to improve the charging scheduling of EBs to reduce costs. READ MORE

4. 3. Development of an Improved Demand Planning Process - A Case Study at KåKå

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Emma Hall; Clara Kronberg; [2023]
   Keywords : Sales Operations Planning; Demand Planning; Forecasting; Product Categorization; Non-manufacturing; Bakery Industry; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Background: Operations planning and control has undergone an extensive shift from an individual company focus to a complete supply chain focus which has required a new common approach for supply chain planning and control to evolve. Increasing competition and globalization has created complexity in supply chain planning and integration since it requires a new cross-functional approach. READ MORE

5. 4. Comparing single- and multi-echelon methods for inventory control of spare parts at Volvo

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Alexander Larsson; Jakob Bengtsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Single-echelon; Multi-echelon; Spare parts; Inventory Control; Supply Chain Management; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Title: Comparing single- and multi-echelon methods for inventory control of spare parts at Volvo Authors: Jakob Bengtsson & Alexander Larsson Supervisors: Johan Marklund, Lund University | Christian Beckers & Johan Lid- vall, Volvo Background: Spare parts logistics is an area particularly concerned with challenges related to inventory control. The parts are vital to secure the functionality of critical equipment and the management of its supply chain tends to be complex. READ MORE

6. 5. The Role of Informal Controls in the Management Control Package : A Case Study of a Hybrid Organization

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

   Author : Oliver F. Savklint; [2022]
   Keywords : Management Control; Management Control Package; Informal Control; Social Network Analysis; Social Network Theory; Hybrid Organization; Verksamhetsstyrning; Styrpaket; Informell Styrning; Social Nätverksanalys; Social Nätverksteori; Hybrid Organisation;

   Abstract : Purpose – This thesis aims to investigate the use and design of informal controls inan organization’s management control package (MCP). Informal controls areoperationalized as the intra-organizational social network.  Design/methodology/approach – An inductive case study is used to investigate ahybrid organization. READ MORE