Development of warehouse management in micro companies : Bicycle repair
Ndungi, Jackline (2012)
Ndungi, Jackline
Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu
2012
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201205168455
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201205168455
Tiivistelmä
Warehouse management is a key concern for all industrial companies. The objectives was to analyze the processes of Polkupyörä Tori’s warehouse and find the problems affecting the warehouse and provide the company with alternatives to renting extra warehouse space.
Books, journals and Internet were relied upon for theoretical background. Qualitative research was used and through competitive benchmarking approach companies were selected and recruited to be inter-viewed. Data collection was done using in-depth interviews and observation methods. A camera and a tape recorder were used for data collection. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data collected.
Different problems identified from Polkupyörä Tori’s warehouse range from inefficient product slotting to high inventory levels. From the empirical research different results were identified such as storage equipment, information management and product slotting. These results were compared to the results found from the theoretical research and recommendations were provided for Polkupyörä Tori. Recommendations included the use of safety stock and service level to control the inventory flow, a different layout, as well as investing in storage equipment.
In the course of the study Polkupyörä Tori has invested in some of the storage equipment recommended and has employed extra work force to deal with inventory control.
Books, journals and Internet were relied upon for theoretical background. Qualitative research was used and through competitive benchmarking approach companies were selected and recruited to be inter-viewed. Data collection was done using in-depth interviews and observation methods. A camera and a tape recorder were used for data collection. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data collected.
Different problems identified from Polkupyörä Tori’s warehouse range from inefficient product slotting to high inventory levels. From the empirical research different results were identified such as storage equipment, information management and product slotting. These results were compared to the results found from the theoretical research and recommendations were provided for Polkupyörä Tori. Recommendations included the use of safety stock and service level to control the inventory flow, a different layout, as well as investing in storage equipment.
In the course of the study Polkupyörä Tori has invested in some of the storage equipment recommended and has employed extra work force to deal with inventory control.