Warehouse Efficiency Improvement through Inventory Management Techniques : Case Analysis
Harfi, Jason (2025)
2025
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025100625631
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025100625631
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This thesis investigates the inventory management methods of a Canadian subsidiary working under a European parent firm, with an emphasis on operational inefficiencies in the warehouse environment. The study focuses on identifying critical concerns such as inventory discrepancies, order fulfillment delays, inadequate system visibility, and logistical restrictions aggravated by current economic and legislative events.
Using a qualitative case study technique that includes staff interviews, observations, and system data analysis, the study demonstrates the detrimental impact of "ship complete" order regulations, poor system integration, and a lack of individual performance tracking inside the SAP Business One platform.
The findings show that obsolete equipment, paper-based procedures, and limited warehouse space all impede inventory accuracy and responsiveness. Furthermore, investment hesitation caused by rising U.S. tax rates, which affects the company's major client base, has exacerbated current operating constraints. Policy modifications, digital tool integration, SAP logins for particular employees, and low-cost warehouse layout improvements are among the practical ideas.
This study adds to the larger discussion of inventory optimization in small- to medium-sized businesses functioning in resource-constrained contexts and lays the groundwork for future performance-driven warehouse strategies.
Using a qualitative case study technique that includes staff interviews, observations, and system data analysis, the study demonstrates the detrimental impact of "ship complete" order regulations, poor system integration, and a lack of individual performance tracking inside the SAP Business One platform.
The findings show that obsolete equipment, paper-based procedures, and limited warehouse space all impede inventory accuracy and responsiveness. Furthermore, investment hesitation caused by rising U.S. tax rates, which affects the company's major client base, has exacerbated current operating constraints. Policy modifications, digital tool integration, SAP logins for particular employees, and low-cost warehouse layout improvements are among the practical ideas.
This study adds to the larger discussion of inventory optimization in small- to medium-sized businesses functioning in resource-constrained contexts and lays the groundwork for future performance-driven warehouse strategies.