Essays about: "role of warehousing in business"

Found 4 essays containing the words role of warehousing in business.

  1. 1. Expanding warehouse operations as a fashion brand : a case study about the motivating factors and challenges

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Emma Landegren; Elise Flognman; [2023]
    Keywords : Warehouse operations; warehouse expansion; SMEs in the fashion industry; challenges; motives;

    Abstract : Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are currently achieving massive growth but the problems and challenges associated with them are less understood. A goal in supply chain management is to maintain a solid flow of goods from raw materials to manufacturers and distribution of the final product. READ MORE

  3. 2. Layout Redesign and Automation for a Lean Packing Process in a Distribution Center

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Hanna Åberg; [2019]
    Keywords : Lean warehousing; Value stream mapping; Packing process; Packing area layout; Warehouse automation; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: Warehouses serve an important role in many supply chains as they can affect business competitiveness in terms of both costs and customer service. However, the cost of operating a warehouse is often high due to the presence of many non-value adding activities. READ MORE

  4. 3. Total Cost of Purchasing at Duni AB: Development of a Cost Model

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Josefine Eriksson; Emilia Sterner; [2016]
    Keywords : life cycle costing; activity-based costing; total cost of ownership; landed cost; sourcing decision making; purchasing management; purchasing cost model; purchasing measurements; economical life-cycle decision; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : BACKGROUND Through global competition with possibilities for companies to set up production and to secure supply from all over the world the role of purchasing has increased within businesses. In order to achieve business results, a well-working purchasing department plays an important part. READ MORE

  5. 4. The value adding role of green logistics in transport companies

    University essay from IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

    Author : Ioan Simionescu; Assad Shakil; [2012]
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    Abstract : The requirement to decrease the impact of business logistics activities on the environment is constantly increasing. A number of workshops organised by the University of Hull involving academics and practitioners in supply chain management to examine the challenges of the next generation supply chains, showed that environmental issues along with cost effectiveness is always the major and most imminent concern identified. READ MORE