Search for dissertations about: "SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS;"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 79 swedish dissertations containing the words SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS;.

2. 1. Supply Chain Risk Management : Identification, Evaluation and Mitigation Techniques

   Author : S.Nurmaya Musa; Ou Tang; Jan Olhager; David Zhang; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : Supply chain risk management; risk analysis; risk control; co-citation; system dynamics; modelling;

   Abstract : Supply chains have expanded rapidly over the decades, with the aim to increase productivity, lower costs and fulfil demands in emerging markets. The increasing complexity in a supply chain hinders visibility and consequently reduces one’s control over the process. READ MORE

4. 2. Strategies for demand-driven supply chains : A decoupling thinking perspective

   Author : Fredrik Tiedemann; Joakim Wikner; Eva Johansson; Jenny Bäckstrand; Jönköping University; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; demand driven; decoupling points; decoupling thinking; lead time; supply chain management; operations management; market segmentation; leagility; mass customization; supply chain visibility; postponement; financial performance; efterfrågedrivet; frikopplingspunkter; frikopplingstänkandet; ledtid; logistik; verksamhetsledning; segmentering; leagility; kundanpassning; transparens; senareläggning; räntabilitet;

   Abstract : In environments where customer requirements are constantly changing, such as for demand-driven manufacturing companies, the competition involves the ability to act and adapt to customer needs, sometimes even based on commitment from actual customer orders. In this context it is perhaps even more challenging to balance supply and demand. READ MORE

5. 3. The Value of ITS on Supply Chain Operations

   Author : Vahid Mirza Beiki; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; functions; transportation; smart goods; performance dimensions; information; Value of information VOI ; traceability.; Intelligent Transportation System ITS ; Supply Chain SC ;

   Abstract : The main purpose of this thesis is to identify the components of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) for freight transportation. In addition, the purpose is to show in what way the ITS affects freight transportation functions and performance. READ MORE

6. 4. Supply Chain Designs for Preparedness

   Author : Tore Listou; Teknisk logistik; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; defence supply chains; responsiveness; efficiency; civilising; preparedness; defence logistics;

   Abstract : Purpose of this research The ability to quickly respond presupposes logistics systems designed to be responsive; supply chains must prepare to act if specific circumstances occur. By investigating ‘preparedness’ in a defence logistics context, the overall research objectives are to define ‘preparedness’ and to advance defence logistics as an academic research area. READ MORE

7. 5. Three perspectives on supply chain design

   Author : Håkan Aronsson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; logistics; supply chain management; design variables; constructs; concepts;

   Abstract : As companies increasingly cooperate with and rely on other companies to compete on a global market, the concept of supply chain management and logistics is gaining interest, from practitioner as well as researchers. Studies of high-performing companies, such as Benetton, Toyota and Nissan report that these organizations take a strategic view of the whole process of supply from original sources of material to end customers, achieving more efficient operations management and more effective strategic management. READ MORE