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Effektivisering av materialflödet på ett världsledande transportföretag
University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
2024 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesisAlternative title
Streamlining of material flow at a world leading transport company (English)
Abstract [sv]

Examensarbetet undersöker flödeseffektiviteten med hjälp av kartläggning av flödet och intervjuer av personal på en sorteringsterminal hos FedEx Landvetter, med fokus på interna och externa faktorer som påverkar effektiviteten i dess processer. Genom att identifiera dessa faktorer är strävan att förstå och minimera negativa konsekvenser som kan härledas från problemen. Metodiken bygger på en utförande av en fallstudie på företagets exportskift där datainsamling sker genom semistrukturerade intervjuer av arbetare på företaget. Resultatet visar på betydande påverkan av interna faktorer som arbetsmiljö och flexibilitet, samt externa faktorer som oregelbundna leveranser och tullstopp. Denna studie bidrar med insikter som kan hjälpa företag att optimera interna processer och därmed förbättra sin verksamhet. 

Abstract [en]

The thesis examines flow efficiency by mapping the flow and conducting interviews with staff at a sorting terminal at FedEx Landvetter, focusing on internal and external factors that affect the efficiency of its processes. By identifying these factors, the aim is to understand and minimize the negative consequences that can be derived from the problems. The methodology is based on conducting a case study during the company's export shift, where data is collected through semi-structured interviews with employees. The results show significant impacts from internal factors such as work environment and flexibility, as well as external factors like irregular deliveries and customs stops. This study provides insights that can help companies optimize their internal processes and thereby improve their operations.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2024.
Keywords [sv]
Materialflöde, tredjepartslogistik, sorteringsterminal
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Engineering and Technology
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-32048OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hb-32048DiVA, id: diva2:1868969
Subject / course
Industriell ekonomi
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Available from: 2024-06-12 Created: 2024-06-12 Last updated: 2024-06-12Bibliographically approved

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