Implementation of advanced inbound models
Koskinen, Juha (2016)
Koskinen, Juha
Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu
2016
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201605137792
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201605137792
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The present Master’s Thesis was assigned by company operating in telecommuni-cations industry. The target of the Master’s Thesis was to understand what the biggest benefits are in implementing advanced inbound models into use and why it sometimes takes a longer time to finalize the implementation than planned. In addition the thesis aimed at clarifying how the usage of advanced inbound models should be measured and what the key performance indicators are that can verify the information. The goal was to clarify the implementation process for the advanced inbound models and set key performance indicators to measure the success of the selected inbound models.
The research was conducted as an action research, using benchmarking to under-stand how the best-in-class supply chain companies are doing the same and combining that information with the target organization’s own view on the needed improvements. There were four main topics that were being developed. A flexibility model was created to help choose the correct inbound model for different kinds of materials. A logistics agreement was streamlined to better support contract negotiations and advanced in-bound model needs. The logistics agreement negotiation process was standardized and the key performance indicators were set to measure the usage of the advanced in-bound models. The theoretical framework for the research focused on supply chain management and more specifically on vendor managed inventory.
As a result of the research, the flexibility model was taken into use, the logistics agreement was updated, the process guidelines for negotiating the logistics agreement were established and three key performance indicators were taken into a monthly fol-low up.
The research and its deliverables significantly improve the capabilities to negotiate and implement advanced inbound models in the target company. It also helps to under-stand how well the advanced inbound models are implemented in the company’s supply base and that allows further analysis on their impact on inventory management and overall material availability.
The research was conducted as an action research, using benchmarking to under-stand how the best-in-class supply chain companies are doing the same and combining that information with the target organization’s own view on the needed improvements. There were four main topics that were being developed. A flexibility model was created to help choose the correct inbound model for different kinds of materials. A logistics agreement was streamlined to better support contract negotiations and advanced in-bound model needs. The logistics agreement negotiation process was standardized and the key performance indicators were set to measure the usage of the advanced in-bound models. The theoretical framework for the research focused on supply chain management and more specifically on vendor managed inventory.
As a result of the research, the flexibility model was taken into use, the logistics agreement was updated, the process guidelines for negotiating the logistics agreement were established and three key performance indicators were taken into a monthly fol-low up.
The research and its deliverables significantly improve the capabilities to negotiate and implement advanced inbound models in the target company. It also helps to under-stand how well the advanced inbound models are implemented in the company’s supply base and that allows further analysis on their impact on inventory management and overall material availability.