Essays about: "supply chain planning challenges"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 42 essays containing the words supply chain planning challenges.

1. 1. Identifying the Underlying Factors Causing the Changes in the European Container Shipping Market in the Post-COVID-19 Era

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Bethmage Dinuka Piyath Perera; Quoc Nhat Do; [2023-07-03]
   Keywords : Container shipping; freight market challenges; COVID-19; supply chain disruptions; freight capacity consolidation; supply chain transformation; exploratory factor analysis;

   Abstract : The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted global supply chains and container shipping markets in several ways, leading to changes in demand, supply, and price. Therefore, identifying and understanding the underlying factors that have contributed to these changes is crucial for stakeholders in the industry and policymakers seeking to mitigate the negative effects of the pandemic on global trade, particularly in Europe. READ MORE

3. 2. Purchasing and digitalization in an era of turbulence

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Vishal Natesan; Emil Sarajlic; [2023]
   Keywords : Supplying; digitisation; digitalization; Artificial Intelligence; Turbulence; Delivery performance; Duni Group; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Abstract Title: Purchasing and digitalization in an era of turbulence Authors: Emil Sarajlic & Vishal Natesan Supervisor: Wilbert Baerwaldt, Director Sourcing and Value Chain at Duni AB Louise Bildsten, Department of Industrial Management & Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Examiner: Jan Olhager, Department of Industrial Management & Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Background: This research delves into the uncertainties and challenges encountered in global supply chain operations, exacerbated by unpredictable events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2021 Suez Canal obstruction. These disruptions can lead to stock-outs, poor capacity utilization, and the need for expensive buffers. READ MORE

4. 3. Balancing Demand and Supply Planning in the Food Supply Chain : Insights from a Dairy Industry Case Study

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Jennifer Laktena; [2023]
   Keywords : Food Supply Chain; Demand Management Demand Planning; Supply Planning; Forecast; Promotion activities; Livsmedelsförsörjningskedjan; Efterfrågehantering; Efterfrågeplanering; Försörjningsplanering; Prognos; Kampanj;

   Abstract : Globalization and increasing demand for a variety of food products have contributed to challenges within the food industry (Zhu et al, 2018). The Food Supply Chain, FSC, involves several processes from production to distribution, involving actors from all the different steps in the network (Rohmer et al., 2018). READ MORE

5. 4. Identifying Challenges Regarding Sustainability and Circularity in Foundries : A multiple-case study of OEMs and SMEs in the Swedish foundry industry

   University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Logistik och verksamhetsledning

   Author : Paul Abaci; Elin Karlsson; [2023]
   Keywords : castings; challenges; circular economy; foundry industry; OEM; planning; SME; supply chain; sustainability.;

   Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of the thesis is to identify Swedish foundries’ challenges regarding circularity and sustainability demands and explore how SME foundries can be more sustainable and circular. Method: The research approach used in this study is an exploratory multiple-case study. READ MORE

6. 5. Development of an Improved Demand Planning Process - A Case Study at KåKå

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Emma Hall; Clara Kronberg; [2023]
   Keywords : Sales Operations Planning; Demand Planning; Forecasting; Product Categorization; Non-manufacturing; Bakery Industry; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Background: Operations planning and control has undergone an extensive shift from an individual company focus to a complete supply chain focus which has required a new common approach for supply chain planning and control to evolve. Increasing competition and globalization has created complexity in supply chain planning and integration since it requires a new cross-functional approach. READ MORE