Essays about: "volvo supplier"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 41 essays containing the words volvo supplier.

1. 16. Packaging Operations in the Automotive Industry - Revealing Operational Gaps Related to Network Inefficiency, using Volvo Cars Packaging Operations as an Example

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Marjan Kouchek; Alexandra Stojanoska; [2017-06-29]
   Keywords : Automotive Industry; Packaging; Packaging Operations; Loop-Time; Inventory Management; Network Balancing; Supplier Relationship; Volvo Cars; Closed-Loop Supply Chain;

   Abstract : The automotive industry has evolved into an industry of complex supply chains and networks, requiring many activities to be aligned and well-managed in order to avoid abnormalities in both the material flow and information flow. The car assembly requires many different components and material, which also in turn require different types of packaging when being transported to the production plants. READ MORE

3. 17. Expanding the understanding of trust for suppliers - Insights from the supplier selection process in the automotive industry

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Carl Andersson; Johan Tharing; [2017]
   Keywords : Trust; supplier selection; automotive industry.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Background: Volvo Cars, an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in the automotive industry expressed an interest in potentially expand the criteria used when selecting suppliers. This in an industry with a complex supply where suppliers are getting increased power. READ MORE

4. 18. Conceptual Designs of Weight Optimized Wheel

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskap

   Author : Jonathan Hägglund; Oscar Möller; [2017]
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   Abstract : Escenda Engineering AB is a Gothenburg located engineering consultancy company. They mainly work towards the automotive industry and are a supplier for Polestar Performance AB, which develops high-performance Volvo cars. READ MORE

5. 19. Radar Transparency and Paint Compatibility

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemivetenskap (CHE)

   Author : Jennie Lodén; [2017]
   Keywords : Automotive; Radar; 77 GHz; dielectric; permittivity;

   Abstract : This study focus on trying to understand what factors regarding bumper materials and coatings affect the radar transparency at 77 GHz. Dielectric spectroscopy was done at 25 unique samples, consisting of various plastic substrates, primers, basecoats and clearcoats with the Free-spaced method in the 60-90 GHz region. READ MORE

6. 20. Enhancing Digital Capabilities within the Manufacturing Sector; How can Volvo Group´s supplier portal be change to be made more usable and better fit the needs of its users?

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : David Göthensten; Carl Persson; [2016-09-27]
   Keywords : Usability; Supplier Portal; Interaction Design; Efficiency; Effectiveness; Satisfaction;

   Abstract : This study has aimed to investigate how Volvo Group’s Supplier Portal could be made more usable and better fit the needs of its users. The study was carried out in order to increase the knowledge of how the Usability of a Supplier Portal could be increased in the context of a manufacturing firm with a large user base by applying a user-centred perspective. READ MORE