Essays about: "work-in-process"

Showing result 11 - 14 of 14 essays containing the word work-in-process.

1. 11. Improving the control of work-in-process at VSM Group AB

   University essay from JTH, Industriell organisation och produktion

   Author : Per-Johan Karlsson; Mariana Porto; [2008]
   Keywords : Inventory management; WIP inventory; production and material planning system; kanban; inventory balance information;

   Abstract : Today many companies face problems with inventory management. The importance of adequate inventory management has become more evident, while organizations try to reduce their costs and increase their service level. READ MORE

3. 12. Lead Time Reduction Case study:BEAB etikett & system AB

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Ingenjörshögskolan

   Author : Marjan Hassanzadeh Rad; [2008]
   Keywords : lean production; lead time reduction;

   Abstract : In today’s competitive business world, companies require small lead times, low costs andhigh customer service levels to survive. Because of this, companies have become morecustomer focused . The result is that companies have been putting in significant effort toreduce their lead times. READ MORE

4. 13. A model to guide a company towards a decision of whether to change the due date of work orders or not: a case study

   University essay from Institutionen för teknik och design

   Author : Sofia Andersson; Olof Svensson; [2007]
   Keywords : Due date of work orders; technical factor; financial factor; setup time; lead time; work-in-process inventory; planning horizon; Tidpunkt när arbetsorder ska vara färdigställd; teknisk faktor; finansiell faktor; ställtid; ledtid; lager av produkter i arbete; planeringshorisont;

   Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to develop a model that will guide a company towards a decision of whether to change the current due date of work orders or not. The model will help the company to reveal the technical and financial factors that will be affected and how these factors can be assessed. READ MORE

5. 14. Inventory valuation : Difficulties in manufacturing companies; what & why?

   University essay from Ekonomihögskolan, EHV

   Author : Lina Friberg; Sofia Nilsson; Sofia Wärnbring; [2006]
   Keywords : Inventory valuation; inventory accuracy;

   Abstract : Master Thesis, School of Management and Economics, Växjö University, Advanced Concepts in Logistics Management, FED370, Spring 2006 Authors: Lina Friberg, Sofia Nilsson and Sofia Wärnbring Tutor: Petra Andersson Examiner: Lars-Olof Rask Title: Inventory Valuation - difficulties; what & why? Background: It is important to value inventories accurately in order to meet shareholder needs and demands for financial information. For manufacturing companies, inventories usually represent approximately 20 to 60 percent of their assets; hence it affects companies’ profits. READ MORE