Essays about: "warehousing efficiency"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 31 essays containing the words warehousing efficiency.

1. 21. Developing a Decision Support Tool for Increased Warehouse Picking Efficiency

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Elina Gildebrand; Kristina Josefsson; [2014]
   Keywords : Order picking; picking efficiency; routing; storage allocation; warehouse operations; warehousing; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Problem description: Warehousing is central in order to achieve a competitive supply chain, and considered essential for the success, or failure, of businesses today. In general, warehouses account for a large share of the company logistics costs. Consequently, there is a need for warehouses to operate smoother, faster and more accurate. READ MORE

3. 22. Selection of a Logistics Service Provider Based on Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) Approach : A case study of Swedish Coffee Manufacturer—Gevalia

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

   Author : Heshan Ye; Jiading Wu; [2014]
   Keywords : Analytic Hierarchy Process AHP ; Gevalia; Logistics Service Providers LSPs ; Selection; Outsourcing Logistics;

   Abstract : Logistics outsourcing has been applied in practices by enterprises for decades, but its efficiency is always restricted because logistics service providers (LSPs) often only have a single function such as delivery or warehousing. In the last few years, LSPs have upgraded their capabilities to support some other logistics services including value-added services, materials management, information-related services etc. READ MORE

4. 23. Development of Supply Chain : Information System Integration at Consignment Warehouse for Improved Efficiency

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik

   Author : Jonathan van Hooff; Oscar Tegni; [2014]
   Keywords : Supply Chain; Logistics; Barcode Implementation; RFID; Information Flow; Information Sharing; Automatic Data Collection; Consignment Warehousing; Warehouse Management; Software Development; Leveranskedja; Logistik; Streckkodsimplementation; RFID; Informationsflöde; Automatiskt datainsamling; Lagerhållning; Utveckling av mjukvara;

   Abstract : Sandvik Rock Tools is operating in a highly competitive market. This requires them to constantly improve the efficiency of their organization, in order for them to maintain their position as market leaders, both in a short-term and a long-term perspective. READ MORE

5. 24. Process mapping and improvement in a prototype build organization

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Marcus Berg; Caroline Nilsson; [2012]
   Keywords : Process mapping; process management; process improvement; process- based organizational structure; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Product development in the automotive industry is characterized by a high demand on short lead times and efficient use of resources. This is no different for Volvo Bus Corporation, the second largest manufacturer of buses and bus chassis in the world, whose global product development organization is under pressure to find new ways to meet an increased amount of projects along with requirements on shorter lead times. READ MORE

6. 25. Creating competitive advantage for the 3PL sector by identifying retailers' needs

   University essay from IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

   Author : Daniel Willner; Stavros Zafeiridis; [2012]
   Keywords : 3PL outsourcing; competitive advantage; logistics selection criteria; value-added services; retailer’s logistics activities;

   Abstract : Globalization, economic volatility and uncertainty have impacted global business markets. This has also had an effect on the logistics and supply chain sector. The third party logistics (3PL) industry is constantly changing due to global industry consolidation, technology integration, industry specialization, and industry alliance networks. READ MORE