Essays about: "role of IT in logistics in supply chain"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 52 essays containing the words role of IT in logistics in supply chain.

1. 21. Methods to improve the effectiveness of a manual pick and place operation : A case study in a logistics regional distribution centre located at Jönköping, Sweden.

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/JTH, Industriell organisation och produktion

   Author : Bibin Vadakkekara Bhaskaran; Visakh Shaji; [2018]
   Keywords : Parcel sorting systems; Conveyor systems; Poka-yoke; Human errors;

   Abstract : Introduction: In today’s global world, supply chain and logistics operations have become far too complicated to be handled by individual firms. Nowadays, it is dealt by logistics and freight solution providing companies. The companies introduce an amount of flexibility for the firms doing their business. READ MORE

3. 22. The Role of Drop Shipping in E-Commerce - A Case Study of a Swedish IT & Consumer Electronics E-Tailer

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Fredrika Haskel; Liridona Mulolli; [2017-06-29]
   Keywords : E-commerce; Supply Chain; Order fulfilment; E-fulfilment; Outsourcing; Third-party logistics; Drop shipping;

   Abstract : In line with the technology development electronic retailers (e-tailers) are experiencing extensive pressure on delivering products and services more rapidly than before. In turn, substantial pressure is placed on providing efficient e-fulfilment, which is also considered to be the most complex task of an e-tailer. READ MORE

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

   University essay from 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. 24. A reshoring decision framework

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (CeLS)

   Author : Sebastian Schwarz; André Eiler; [2017]
   Keywords : reshoring; offshoring; outsourcing; framework; group of factors;

   Abstract : Background An increasing number of companies in Europe are interested in reshoring the production to their home country. Advantages in other countries, such as low direct wages, do not seem to play the major role anymore. READ MORE

6. 25. Beyond the Dyadic Relationship: A case study on a role of open book accounting in an industrial network

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Joachim Björklund; Erik Karlsson; [2016-09-15]
   Keywords : Open-book Accounting OBA ; Industrial network; interdependencies; activities; resources; actors; cost management; trust-building;

   Abstract : Introduction: Studies on inter-organizational relationships have increased rapidly, but most studies have focused on the dyadic relationship. Back in the 1970s the industrial network approach was developed and researchers started to emphasize that companies are interwoven in networks of relationships and suggested that interdependencies are created between companies when they are mutually dependent on one another to reach long-term benefits. READ MORE