Essays about: "supply chain planning thesis"

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1. 1. Optimizing within the Supply Chain: A Mathematical Model for Inventory Optimization with respect to Demand Planning

   University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

   Author : William Bork; Martynas Giedraitis; [2023]
   Keywords : Inventory model; ”Fast Moving Consumer Goods-company” FMCG-company ; Reorder point; Order quantity; ”Software as a Service-Company”; EOQ-model; R; Q -model; Forecast; Holt-Winters model; Inventory model; ”Fast Moving Consumer Goods-company” FMCG-company ; Reorder point; Order quantity; ”Software as a Service-Company”; EOQ-model; R; Q -model; Forecast; Holt-Winters model;

   Abstract : This thesis examines how to design a mathematical inventory model for a ”Fast Moving Consumer Goods”-company (FMCG-company), which determines the optimal reorder point and order quantity such that the average inventory cost is minimized. The thesis was made in collaboration with a ”Software as a Service”- company which provided the data containing information about the products and inventory management of one of their customers, a FMCG-company. 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. Developing Guidelines for Proactive Supply Chain Risk Management - A Case Study at IKEA Category Food Logistic Services

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Isabella Dahlheim; Anna Myhrman; [2023]
   Keywords : Supply Chain Risk Management SCRM ; Proactive SCRM; Risk Management Maturity; Risk Culture; Learnings Lessons Learned ; Multiple Case Study; Design Science Research Approach; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The number of supply chain disruptions has increased over the last couple of years. The Covid-19 Pandemic, blockage of the Suez Canal and Russian invasion of Ukraine are some well-known examples of disruptions. READ MORE

5. 4. Supply Chain Management: Increasing Performance and Coordination in a Sales & Operations Planning Context

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Jacob Knutsson; Theodor Jener; [2023]
   Keywords : S OP; Strategy; Inventory; Operations; Strategic alignment; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Alfa Laval’s business unit Gasketed Plate Heat Exchanger uses Sales and Operations Planning to balance supply with demand to ensure profitable growth. Currently, the business unit is experiencing inefficiencies as they fail to execute the plans from Sales and Operations Planning. READ MORE

6. 5. Investigation of communities of practice in a harmonized supply chain ERP landscape

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Industriell Produktion

   Author : Amine Zeraidi; [2023]
   Keywords : ERP; Communities of practice; supply chain; manufacturing; digitalization; standardization; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This Master thesis is investigating how communities of practice can enhance knowledge sharing in a context of improving a harmonized Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system used in supply chain. A student from the faculty of production and materials engineering at Lund university (LTH) collaborated with the Global Trinity organization from Alfa Laval (Lund, Sweden) to answer the research question. READ MORE