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Author: | Skåtar, Johnny |
Title: | Mapping the process of the material flow from offer to packing list |
Publication type: | Master's thesis |
Publication year: | 2007 |
Pages: | 114 s. + appendix Language: eng |
Department/School: | Sähkö- ja tietoliikennetekniikan osasto |
Main subject: | Teollisuustalous (TU-22) |
Supervisor: | Lillrank, Paul |
Instructor: | Myllyviita, Sami |
OEVS: | Electronic archive copy is available via Aalto Thesis Database.
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Location: | P1 Ark S80 | Archive |
Keywords: | process analysis power plants construction supply chain logistics material traceability information flow processanalys kraftverksbygge leveranskedja logistik materialflöde informationsflöde |
Abstract (eng): | The aim of this Master's thesis is to map the delivery process in Wärtsilä Power Plants in order to find problem areas and make improvement suggestions to the current way of working. The main research questions are: What is the current level of material traceability and information flow in Power Plants delivery process? How can the process be improved to ensure material availability for the construction works? The thesis is based on a literature study, interviews, process analysis and a case study. The current process is captured by interviewing personnel from the different functions in the delivery chain and by analyzing available internal documentation. Focus is mainly on the internal functions in Wärtsilä, but also the interface to the suppliers is investigated. The study concentrates on EPC (engineer, procure, construct) projects. Tracing material through the whole delivery chain is very difficult since the current way of working does not enable a holistic view of the chain. Purchase orders are not always confirmed by the suppliers, which makes it difficult to know when the goods will be delivered to the harbour. Deliveries are not followed up well enough after they have been shipped, and arrival dates are not always reported by the site personnel. There are no standardized procedures or applications for storage handling at the construction site, which makes it difficult to manage the material follow-up. Paper versions of the packing lists are used when searching for material, even though the electronic versions offers greater possibilities to find material quickly. The marking of bulk material is often not detailed enough, which makes it difficult to identify material when comparing it to the packing lists. Follow-up of the purchase orders has to be emphasised, and the current position of the goods has to be maintained and updated in all control points of the delivery chain. Storage handling must be improved and harmonized at site. This requires implementation of a storage handling application, as well as training of the site personnel. Introducing new performance measures regarding delivery accuracy and rest delivery costs will increase the possibility to get a realistic view of the delivery chain's performance. |
ED: | 2008-01-15 |
INSSI record number: 35073
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