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Övergången från pappersbaserade till digitala lagerhanteringssystem: En fallstudie om effektivisering av materialförsörjning i tillverkningsindustrin
Jönköping University, School of Engineering, JTH, Industrial Engineering and Management. Jönköping University.
Jönköping University, School of Engineering, JTH, Industrial Engineering and Management.
2024 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (university diploma), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
Sustainable development
Sustainable Development
Alternative title
From paper-based to digital inventory management (English)
Abstract [en]

Abstract

 

Purpose: This study aims to increase understanding of manual, paper-based handling of documentation, traceability, and returns in material supply chains for manufacturing companies. By addressing three key questions:

1.       What are the limitations of documenting information, tracking, and returning in material supply chains through paper-based handling in a manufacturing company?

2.      How can a warehouse management system streamline documented information, traceability, and returns in material supply chains in a manufacturing company?

3.      What potential challenges may arise during the implementation of a warehouse management system in a manufacturing company?

Method: This study was conducted as a case study with a medium-sized manufacturing company as the subject of investigation. Data collection was carried out through interviews, observations, and document studies to gather empirical evidence.

 

Findings: The study's findings indicate that paper-based methods within manufacturing companies come with several drawbacks: manual handling, limited traceability, difficulties with data management, and increased error risks. Based on the theory of digitalization, a Warehouse Management System (WMS) can streamline processes and reduce errors, but challenges need to be overcome to ensure a smooth transition. Identified challenges include ensuring seamless integration with existing systems, meeting the company's needs, and engaging and training employees.

 

Implications: The implications of the study are to motivate companies to transition from manual, paper-based work to more digitalized, less resource-intensive, and less susceptible to errors.

 

Limitations: The study is confined to examining only the material supply chain from the raw material warehouse to production in a single manufacturing company.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2024. , p. 65
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Transport Systems and Logistics
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-65604OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hj-65604DiVA, id: diva2:1883338
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JTH, Industrial Engineering and Management
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2024-05-29, Jönköping University, Gjuterigatan 5, 553 18 Jönköping, Jönköping, 14:00 (Swedish)
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Available from: 2024-07-23 Created: 2024-07-09 Last updated: 2024-07-23Bibliographically approved

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