Essays about: "volvo distribution logistics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words volvo distribution logistics.

1. 1. Investigating successful performance measures for spare part providers operating as cost centers – based on the case study in an international organization

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Emil Strand; Shikhar Agnihotri; [2023-06-29]
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   Abstract : The research finds a solution to the problem of measuring performance for a cost center that is in the aftermarket supply business. It is based on a case study at Volvo Group’s Service Market Logistics division responsible for supplying spare parts to its dealers. READ MORE

3. 2. Comparing single- and multi-echelon methods for inventory control of spare parts at Volvo

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Alexander Larsson; Jakob Bengtsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Single-echelon; Multi-echelon; Spare parts; Inventory Control; Supply Chain Management; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Title: Comparing single- and multi-echelon methods for inventory control of spare parts at Volvo Authors: Jakob Bengtsson & Alexander Larsson Supervisors: Johan Marklund, Lund University | Christian Beckers & Johan Lid- vall, Volvo Background: Spare parts logistics is an area particularly concerned with challenges related to inventory control. The parts are vital to secure the functionality of critical equipment and the management of its supply chain tends to be complex. READ MORE

4. 3. Causes of the bullwhip effect : A study of the bullwhip effect in the Volvo Group Service Market Logistics’ supply chain

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling

   Author : Klara Dahlin; Oscar Säfström; [2021]
   Keywords : logistics; aftermarket; spare part logistics; supply chain; logistics management; bullwhip effect; the bullwhip effect; bullwhip; service market logistics; inventory; orders; demand; amplification; upstream; Forrester effect; root causes; information transparency; logistics and supply chain management; root causes of the bullwhip effect; eliminate the bullwhip effect; reduce the bullwhip effect; eliminate; reduce; logistik; bullwhip-effekten; bullwhipeffekten; Forrestereffekten; bullwhip; försörjningskedja; logistik och supply chain management; eftermarknad; reservdelar; informationsdelning; rotorsaker; bullwhipeffektens rotorsaker; eliminera bullwhipeffekten; reducera bullwhipeffekten; reducera; eliminera; bullwhip effekten;

   Abstract : The bullwhip effect is defined as an upstream amplification of demand variability and has received interest within multinational companies for decades. As early as in the 1950’s, Forrester (1958) discussed what is today known as the bullwhip effect, which has a negative impact on the customer service, costs, and inventory investment in a supply chain (Lee et al. READ MORE

5. 4. The Potential of 3PL Involvement in an Asphalt Manufacturing Project

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för Industriell utveckling, IT och Samhällsbyggnad

   Author : Jude Emele; [2016]
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   Abstract : Purpose – This thesis explores and identifies issues considered critical when engaging third-party logistics (3PL) in an asphalt-manufacturing project. The research highlights and discusses those issues including the reliability and maintainability of the equipment used in hauling materials in the project. READ MORE

6. 5. Efficient city logistics : Can travel patterns of goods and people be intertwined?

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Designhögskolan vid Umeå universitet

   Author : Pontus Merkel; [2015]
   Keywords : Urban distribution; Distribution system; Logistics; Urban Logistics; City logistics; Public transportation; Goods transportation; Light parcel delivery; E-commerce; Distribution vehicle; Autonomous vehicle; public-utility-vehicle; Volvo;

   Abstract : Optimizing city logistics is a topic of great importance for big cities today. Even though the environmental- and economical consequences of the increasing goods transportation fleet has been present for quite some time, actions from affected stakeholders has not been taken until just recently. READ MORE