Essays about: "thesis of inventory management"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 239 essays containing the words thesis of inventory management.

  1. 16. 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

  2. 17. Assessing the Impact of Centralizationon Safety Stock : A Scenario Based Case Study to Support Companies Exploring the Benefits of Utilizing a Centralized Warehouse Strategy in the Absence of Historical Data

    University essay from KTH/Produktionsutveckling

    Author : Shashank Koundinya; Emil Ekendahl; [2023]
    Keywords : Safety Stock; Centralized Warehousing; Inventory Strategy; Data Modelling; Supply Chain Management;

    Abstract : This master thesis investigates the comparison between centralized and decentralized warehousing systems, focusing on the variation in safety stock levels and the associated safety stock holding value. The aim of this research is to address the existing knowledge gap by introducing a methodology that utilizes scenario analysis in different potential locations, incorporating a range of plausible future circumstances and integrating them into a sophisticated mathematical model. READ MORE

  3. 18. Life-Cycle Assessment of Humidity Sensors printed with Forest-based Ink and Laser Graphitization

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

    Author : Rumpee Bora; [2023]
    Keywords : Life Cycle Assessment; Printed Electronics; Laser Graphitization; Flexible Humidity Sensor; Wood Ink; Livscykelanalys; Tryckt Elektronik; Lasergrafitisering; Flexibel Fuktighetssensor; Träbläck;

    Abstract : The increasing demand for digitalization has spurred the need for novel and sustainable designs of electronic devices like sensors. Advanced additive print technologies, organic inks, and bio-based substrates in device fabrication exhibit promising potential for reducing energy and raw material consumption, thereby alleviating environmental impacts. READ MORE

  4. 19. How does an adaptation of forest management to storm damage risk affect indicators for sustainable forestry? : an analysis with Heureka PlanWise in a future with an increased risk of storm damages to forests

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Resource Management

    Author : Linnea Larsson; [2022]
    Keywords : changing climate; decision support system; forest damage; forest management; storm; trade-off; ; wind;

    Abstract : With a changing climate, the risk for damage to the forest will increase. In Sweden, large storm damages have been more common under the 20th century and are also the damaging event that has resulted in the largest damages in Europe. READ MORE

  5. 20. Discrete Event Simulation of the Paint shop at VBG Truck Equipment : A method for Work shift Optimization and Balanced Production flow

    University essay from Högskolan Väst/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

    Author : Athira Ashok Kumar Prasanna Kumari; [2022]
    Keywords : Discrete Event Simulation; Work shifts; Bottlenecks; Production flow; simulation mode;

    Abstract : The background for this thesis work emanates from a desire to drive the production of the VBG Truck Equipment factory in Vänersborg a step further to catch up with the Industry 4.0 standards. Discrete Event Simulation (DES) is a widely adopted tool within industries to model real-world systems to improve their processes. READ MORE