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1. 1. Real-Time Locating System (RTLS) Applicability for ERP Integration : Guidelines for Applicability and Barriers and Enablers for RTLS and ERP Integration

   University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Produktionsutveckling

   Author : Christoffer Axelsson; Rasmus Åslin; [2022]
   Keywords : Real-time Locating System RTLS ; Enterprise Resource Planning ERP ; Industry 4.0;

   Abstract : Purpose. Real-time Locating Systems (RTLS) are used to identify and locate physical assets in real-time. Essentially, the aim of RTLS is to increase process visibility and thus provide accurate process data concerning for example, lead times, cycle times and inventory control. READ MORE

3. 2. Causes of the bullwhip effect : A study of the bullwhip effect in the Volvo Group Service Market Logistics’ supply chain

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling

   Author : Klara Dahlin; Oscar Säfström; [2021]
   Keywords : logistics; aftermarket; spare part logistics; supply chain; logistics management; bullwhip effect; the bullwhip effect; bullwhip; service market logistics; inventory; orders; demand; amplification; upstream; Forrester effect; root causes; information transparency; logistics and supply chain management; root causes of the bullwhip effect; eliminate the bullwhip effect; reduce the bullwhip effect; eliminate; reduce; logistik; bullwhip-effekten; bullwhipeffekten; Forrestereffekten; bullwhip; försörjningskedja; logistik och supply chain management; eftermarknad; reservdelar; informationsdelning; rotorsaker; bullwhipeffektens rotorsaker; eliminera bullwhipeffekten; reducera bullwhipeffekten; reducera; eliminera; bullwhip effekten;

   Abstract : The bullwhip effect is defined as an upstream amplification of demand variability and has received interest within multinational companies for decades. As early as in the 1950’s, Forrester (1958) discussed what is today known as the bullwhip effect, which has a negative impact on the customer service, costs, and inventory investment in a supply chain (Lee et al. READ MORE

4. 3. Keeping track of inventory by introducing a track and trace system -A case study at Svenska Mässan Gothia Towers AB

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Fredrik Gullberg; Cajsa Larsson; [2019-07-02]
   Keywords : Track and trace; warehouse management systems; inventory management; RFID;

   Abstract : Title: Keeping track of inventory by introducing a track and trace system. A case study at Svenska Mässan Gothia Towers AB. Thesis degree: Master’s degree Project in Logistics and Transport Management. Authors: Fredrik Gullberg and Cajsa Larsson. READ MORE

5. 4. 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

6. 5. Forming an Inventory Control Policy in a Stochastic Environment: A Case Study at Sandvik Crushing and Screening

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Anders Mattisson; David Alsmarker; [2018]
   Keywords : Inventory Control; Stochastic Lead Time; Stochastic Demand; Input Analysis; Optimization; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Background: For most companies that handle large material flows there are buffers between different stages in the supply chain, often referred to as inventory. The main reasons for having these inventories are to achieve economies of scale when handling material flows and to buffer against uncertainties when matching demand and supply. READ MORE