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  1. 1. Boost your spare parts supply - A case study on cooperation terms in the spare parts supply chain focused on the supplier-buyer dyad

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Måns Krantz; Anders Fasth Gillstedt; [2021]
    Keywords : Purchasing; After-Sales; Spare Parts; Supply Chain Management; Supplier Collaboration; Consignment Stock Strategy; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Purchasing has become an increasingly important function in manufacturing companies, as it accounts for a large extent of total spending and influences a company's competitive position. It is relevant for Tetra Pak, a global manufacturer of packaging and processing solutions, active since the 1950s. Tetra Pak has over 100. READ MORE

  3. 2. Development of a recycling centerthrough design thinking

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknik

    Author : Filip Nilsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Recycling center; Design thinking; warehouse management; 3D CAD; simulation.;

    Abstract : Tarkett AB is one of the world's largest companies that manufacture floors and operates in over 100 countries. Tarkett Ronneby is one of two larger recycling centers the company possesses, and they are currently recycling all of the spare material and waste material from the manufacturing processes. READ MORE

  4. 3. 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

  5. 4. Evaluating and Improving a Spare Parts Warehouse in the Mining Industry - A Case Study at Sandvik AB

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Filip Linse; Jacob Sandefeldt; [2018]
    Keywords : Warehouse operations; warehouse design; warehousing; receiving operation; synergies; supplier collaboration.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Title: Evaluating and improving a spare parts warehouse in the mining industry – a case study at Sandvik AB. Authors: Filip Linse, Jacob Sandefeldt Supervisor: Joakim Kembro, Department of Industrial Management and Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Problem description: The importance of having efficient warehouse operations is increasing as customer demand changes quickly in combination with an overall expectancy of shorter and shorter lead times. READ MORE

  6. 5. Centralization of inventory management for spare parts

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Stefan Petersson; Simon Sturesson; [2014]
    Keywords : Central Warehouse; Joint replenishment; Multi-echelon; Simulation; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background Arriva DK currently has a decentralized organization where each depot is responsible for the inventory control of their spare parts. This type of organization often presents challenges when it comes to control and management. Arriva DK suffers from high order costs due to lack of coordination between the depots and the suppliers. READ MORE