Essays about: "reorder point"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words reorder point.

  1. 1. DISTRIBUTION NETWORK DESIGN : Optimization & simulation of an international supply chain.

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik

    Author : Gustav Hultman; [2020]
    Keywords : Supply Chain management; Distribution Network Design; Simulation; Optimization;

    Abstract : Höganäs AB's current distribution network for iron powder in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region is subject to high costs incurred by large inventories and high cost of capital. As a result of increasing demand and service level requirements from customers, inventories have steadily increased. READ MORE

  3. 2. Analysis of uncoordinated versus coordinated inventory control

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Mirja Björning Engström; Johanna Rådemar; [2020]
    Keywords : Inventory management; uncoordinated versus coordinated inventory control; single-echelon versus multi-echelon inventory control; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This master thesis has been completed at the Faculty of Engineering, Production Management in collaboration with the company Duni Group. The overall objective has been to provide guidance to Duni and analyze how they should control their inventory at each node in their new supply chain set up. READ MORE

  4. 3. An analysis on the benefits of information sharing in multi-echelon inventory control models

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling; Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling

    Author : Niklas Nordeman; Malin Sundbäck; [2017]
    Keywords : distributions requirements planning; DRP; bullwhip effect; information sharing; reorder point; synchronization;

    Abstract : With growing markets and customers being geographically spread out, more pressure is put on a company’s logistics processes and their inventory structures are becoming more complex. This puts more pressure on the inventory control solution provided by a company like IFS, that supports their customers with inventory control through the Inventory Planning and Replenishment module in IFS Applications. READ MORE

  5. 4. Procurement Policy : A Conceptual Design to Optimize Purchasing Policy and Safety Stocks

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik; Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

    Author : André Andersson; Erik Molin; [2017]
    Keywords : Economic Order Quantity; gamma distributed demand; inventory management; order-to-order; order-to-stock; Reorder point; safety stock; Ekonomisk orderkvantitet; beställningspunkt; gammadistribuerad efterfråga; säkerhetslager; Order-to-order; Order-to-stock; lagerstyrning;

    Abstract : Study question: How can the process for article classification and procurement be improved in a new implementable inventory policy with the objective to reduce inventory costs. Purpose: The purpose of this degree project is to design a procurement policy which helps to minimize the annual capital tied up in inventory. READ MORE

  6. 5. Enhancement of short-term forecasts : A study of a pharmaceutical distributor

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : Niklas Palm; [2017]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Forecasts are used to predict the uncertain outcome of a variable. These predictions are made to get an understanding of likely future scenarios which allows planning in advance. Forecasts are commonly used in inventory control systems to estimate the future demand. READ MORE