Search for dissertations about: "sales and operations strategies"
Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words sales and operations strategies.
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1. Sales and operations planning based on a modularized view of supply chains : Supporting process industries and discrete manufacturing industries
Abstract : The purpose of this dissertation is to propose a framework for sales and operations planning (S&OP), which is based on a modularized view of supply chains. The framework should support both process industries and discrete manufacturing industries in their quest for performance. READ MORE
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2. Logistics of Earthmoving Operations : Simulation and Optimization
Abstract : Earthworks are a fundamental part of heavy construction engineering and involve the moving and processing of the soil surface of earth. Normally, earthmoving operations are carried out during the early stages of heavy construction projects. READ MORE
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3. Balancing Demand and Supply in Complex Manufacturing Operations: Tactical-Level Planning Processes
Abstract : By balancing medium-term demand and supply, tactical planning enables manufacturing firms to realize strategic, long-term business objectives. However, such balancing in engineer-to-order (ETO) and configured-to-order (CTO) operations, due to the constant pressure of substantial complexity (e.g. READ MORE
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4. Supply Chain Risk Management : Identification, Evaluation and Mitigation Techniques
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
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5. An analysis of potential improvements within Lithuanian sawlog supply
Abstract : The wood supply from the forest to the industry is often characterized by high variability caused by the divergent structure of forest products, seasonality and uneven geographical distribution of forest resources and forest products industries. Based on previous knowledge on wood supply this thesis aimed to identify existing wood supply patterns and strategies in the Lithuanian state forest sector, to evaluate supply chain performance for sawmills and to examine potential improvements for roundwood transportation as well as handling operations at the sawmill. READ MORE