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The role of central warehousing in the after-sales market: Benefits and challenges for manufacturing companies

Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate the need for a central warehouse for spare parts distribution in the after-sales market for manufacturing companies. Research question: What are the potential benefits and challenges of a central warehouse for spare parts distribution in the after-sales market for manufacturing companies? Method: This study has been inspired by the deductive approach with a qualitative research design, and with a case study. A literature survey has been carried out, where previous scientific research has been analysed. Empirical data was collected from the case company with interviews in both structured and semi-structured form. Based on an analysis of literature and theory, a conclusion has been drawn up. Conclusion: Both benefits and challenges have been identified, but the study shows that more benefits than challenges have been confirmed. Thus, it can be concluded that a central warehouse will show more value in terms of benefits for companies, but not without facing some challenges on the way.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:mdh-67747
Date January 2024
CreatorsJohansson, Matilda, Botold, Emma
PublisherMälardalens universitet, Akademin för innovation, design och teknik
Source SetsDiVA Archive at Upsalla University
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeStudent thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text
Formatapplication/pdf
Rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess

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