Supply chains and global distribution channels for particle filters
Hynninen, Emmi (2017)
Hynninen, Emmi
Tampereen ammattikorkeakoulu
2017
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2017121220816
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2017121220816
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This thesis is made for an engineering group at Tampere University of Applied Sciences who has designed a new aerosol filter for controlling metal exhaust ventilation in metal working factories. This product has the protection of utility models since 2016 and the efficiency and accuracy have been tested by Finland’s Occupational Health Institute.
The goal of the thesis is to give a view of the current situation for supply chains and distribution channels of current particle filters.
The source material is gathered from the competitor company’s websites and annual reports. Other source is a survey made for the companies. The theoretical framework is gathered from various sources, both literature and online. The theory provides a view for supply chain management and distribution channels as concepts, and helps to clear out what this information can be used for.
The results of this thesis are not as extensive as intended, but the results that were able to be gathered were quite surprising. The hypothesis was that the filters would be assembled closer to the end customer, but in fact, they are fully built in the factories and distributed as readymade products. In addition, the variations in supply and distribution according to the market were quite interesting to find.
The goal of the thesis is to give a view of the current situation for supply chains and distribution channels of current particle filters.
The source material is gathered from the competitor company’s websites and annual reports. Other source is a survey made for the companies. The theoretical framework is gathered from various sources, both literature and online. The theory provides a view for supply chain management and distribution channels as concepts, and helps to clear out what this information can be used for.
The results of this thesis are not as extensive as intended, but the results that were able to be gathered were quite surprising. The hypothesis was that the filters would be assembled closer to the end customer, but in fact, they are fully built in the factories and distributed as readymade products. In addition, the variations in supply and distribution according to the market were quite interesting to find.