Essays about: "supply chain practices thesis"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 109 essays containing the words supply chain practices thesis.

1. 21. Inventory management: A high-level analysis of selected process elements, and factors impacting plan performance - A case study at Alfa Laval

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Danielle Schiro; Lucas Librelotto Rubin; [2023]
   Keywords : Inventory Management; Make-to-Order; Forecasting; Collaboration; Strategic Alignment; KPIs; Organizational Structures; Alfa Laval; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to increase the effectiveness of the case company, Alfa Laval’s, inventory management by finding challenges, opportunities, and gaps within its current inventory management practices. Background: An essential part of an organization’s planning and control is inventory management, which helps manage supply and demand uncertainty as well as mismatches in upstream and downstream variables, as small changes in inventory management practices can greatly impact an organization's efficiency and responsiveness. READ MORE

3. 22. Purchasing and Digitalization in an era of Turbulence

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

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

   Abstract : 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. 23. How to Improve Sustainable Sourcing : in the Case of a Large and Global Company

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

   Author : Adyasha Pattnaik; Raja Florentyna Schäfer; [2023]
   Keywords : data from suppliers; supplier development; supplier selection; sustainable sourcing; traceability in supply chains; transparency in supply chain; triple bottom line;

   Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to investigate ways of improving sustainable sourcing. The focus of this thesis is to identify what data should be collected, the most appropriate ways of gathering it, and how it can be used to improve sustainable sourcing in large and global companies. READ MORE

5. 24. Business Model Innovation for a Foodtech Startup : Solving Food Waste Using Real Time Spoilage Indicator

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

   Author : Devanand Pasunuri; [2023]
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   Abstract : Food, an essential to human existence is also a major contributor to negative environmental and social impact due to the complexity of the food system, current ways of working of the stakeholders and consumer behaviour. This thesis deals with one such food product, fresh meat which has a high carbon footprint due to extensive land and water usage during production. READ MORE

6. 25. Circular Branches : Inter-organisational collaboration for circular economy in wood-based manufacturing in the Nordics

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

   Author : Alici Muhana Iannitelli; Maximillian Pangerl; [2022]
   Keywords : inter-organisational collaboration; circular economy; circularity; value chain; manufacturing; wood.;

   Abstract : Circular economy (CE) proposes a transition in production and consumption practices that has a key relevance in wood-based industries, since forests are also connected to climate and biodiversity goals. If the bioeconomy is to sustainably suffice the increasing demand in the Nordics, wood-based manufacturing should become more circular. READ MORE