AÖSp The abbreviation AÖSp is derived from "Allgemeine Österreichische Spediteurbedingungen" and stands for General Austrian Forwarding Conditions. This legal framework code is the basis for the work of all Austrian freight forwarders. Brief description The AÖSp regulations apply to all forwarder activities related to the circulation between vendors and companies in accordance with § 1 Paragraph 2 of the KSchG, whether forwarding services, [...]
Andon The term Andon originates from Japan and means a system for presenting measures for improving operations. With the help of the Andon system, when disruptions, erroneous functions and other errors occur, employees trigger the signal for corrective action. Brief description If an employee discovers an error in a machine or product on a production line or at some assembly, he or she has the option [...]
XYZ analysis XYZ analysis (also RSU analysis) is a variation on ABC analysis to improve the accuracy of material consumption prediction. Brief description Since consumption planning cannot be directly calculated, the creation of a priority list (classification) is based on a purely subjective view. Past data, the results of the liquidation of piece lists and the calculation of fluctuation factors, facilitate the estimation of consumption. If [...]
RSU analysis RSU analysis (also: XYZ analysis) is a classification process similar to ABC analysis. It takes into account the structure of material consumption (in stock). Brief description The classification criteria are user habits or material consumption structure. Based on this, the following division into three parts can be created : Consumption Predictability R Constant, regular High S [...]
Workflow analysis By process analysis or workflow analysis we mean the analysis, representation and evaluation of processes and workflows within an enterprise or value creation chain. All relationships between the people involved, activities, work resources and funds are examined and recorded. Brief description The presentation of workflow analysis usually takes graphic form in the form of a flowchart, supported [...]
Break-even analysis, break-even analysis Break-even analysis (BEA) provides an answer to the question of how much turnover a company must achieve or how many products it must sell in order to recoup fixed costs. Brief description Break-even analysis (BEA) calculations help a company analyze changes in cost structure and define a minimum amount of sales. If a dynamic version of such analysis is applied, [...]
Potential analysis By potential analysis we mean a comparison of demands and achievements, as well as the identification of possible potentials and opportunities in the logistics area. Brief Description In a potential analysis, also known as a logistics audit, the current achievements of logistics are compared with demands, and the performance of processes and structures is inspected. The purpose of this analysis is to identify strengths as well as [...]
Image analysis By image analysis we mean systems for automatic pattern recognition and electronic image processing. This method of data collection is used, for example, in geology, cartography, medicine and other fields. Automatic parcel registration Laser parcel recognition Short description Analysis [...]
GAP analysis GAP analysis (also gap analysis) is a strategic management instrument for identifying operational and strategic gaps in a given enterprise. The planned situation and the actual situation are compared here to show possible discrepancies. Brief description Various economic criteria, such as turnover or profit targets, are used to conduct a GAP analysis. The data [...]
ABC analysis is a specific classification of inventory items. Due to its universal nature, it is used in the classification of items, in evaluating customers and suppliers, and in prioritizing activities. Brief description : The classification depends on the scope of material management and can look as follows: A - important / high-value / high turnover B - medium-important / medium-value [...]