Search for dissertations about: "supply chain visibility"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the words supply chain visibility.

  2. 1. Supply chain visibility in the manufacturing industry: conditions and realisation

    Author : Ravi Kalaiarasan; Magnus Wiktorsson; Jannicke Baalsrud Hauge; Carl Wänström; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; supply chains; supply chain visibility; technologies; supply chain management; försörjningskedjor; synlighet i försörjningskedjor; teknologier; supply chain management; Production Engineering; Industriell produktion;

    Abstract : Supply chain visibility (SCV) has been gaining attention as a key for supply chainperformance. The key characteristics of SCV are information accessibility, accuracy,timeliness, completeness and usage, all of which aid in the enhancement ofoperational and strategic supply chain activities. READ MORE

  4. 2. 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

  5. 3. 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

  6. 4. Manufacturing Decisions and A Multi-Tier Supply Location Decision-Support Model for Enhancing Sustainability in Textile and Clothing Supply Chains

    Author : Petchprakai Sirilertsuwan; Lantz Björn; Högskolan i Borås; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; carbon emissions; global supply chain network design; location decisions; manufacturing decisions; supplier selection; supply chain performance measurement; sustainable supply chain management; total cost calculation; Textil och mode generell ; Textiles and Fashion General ;

    Abstract : A recent trend towards sustainability has led to increases in various sustainable practices, but sustainability has still not been fully implemented into manufacturing and supply location decisions. A fragmented product supply chain, which has various locations and multi-tier suppliers, leads to difficulties in traceability to ensure the supply chain has business, environmental, and social/socio-economic sustainability, known as the triple bottom line (TBL). READ MORE

  7. 5. Food traceability in regulated fresh food supply chains with an emphasis on the Swedish fishing industry

    Author : Henrik Ringsberg; Förpackningslogistik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Food traceability; fresh food supply chains; ICT; conceptual modelling; governmental authorities; food supply chain transparency; food traceability requirements;

    Abstract : Food traceability is gaining increased attention in food companies and governmental authorities. This is because of the increase in legal and consumer requirements on ensuring food safety, quality and preservation of living resources. These requirements especially apply to the management of food traceability in regulated fresh food supply chains. READ MORE