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Supplies Inventory Management in a Corporation Context: A Case Study
Supplies Inventory Management in a Corporation Context: A Case Study

Author(s): Juha Lukkarinen, Jukka Majava
Subject(s): Business Economy / Management, ICT Information and Communications Technologies, Transport / Logistics
Published by: Mednarodna fakulteta za družbene in poslovne študije
Keywords: inventory; inventory management; corporation; supply chain management (SCM); logistics;

Summary/Abstract: Inventories and inventory management are integral in supply chain and logistics activities. This study analyses supplies inventory management in a corporation and the unique challenges in this context. The study is qualitative, and a case study of an organisation’s inventory management practices is conducted. The findings highlight the importance of reliable inventory data, documented inventory management practices and unified inventory management organisation. They also illustrate the issues and development needs in supplies inventory management in a corporation. Despite the single case study generalisability limitations, managers can utilise the findings as a reference for inventory management development projects in corporations.

  • Issue Year: 9/2020
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 169-184
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: English