Övergången från pappersbaserade till digitala lagerhanteringssystem: En fallstudie om effektivisering av materialförsörjning i tillverkningsindustrin
2024 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (university diploma), 10 credits / 15 HE credits
Student thesis
Sustainable development
Sustainable DevelopmentAlternative 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
National Category
Transport Systems and Logistics
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-65604OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hj-65604DiVA, id: diva2:1883338
External cooperation
attends healthcare
Subject / course
JTH, Industrial Engineering and Management
Presentation
2024-05-29, Jönköping University, Gjuterigatan 5, 553 18 Jönköping, Jönköping, 14:00 (Swedish)
Supervisors
Examiners
2024-07-232024-07-092024-07-23Bibliographically approved