Materialflödets
Materialflödets is a Swedish term commonly used in logistics and production management to describe the movement and transformation of materials through a production system, from procurement to delivery. It encompasses the physical flow of raw materials, components, and finished goods, as well as the accompanying information flows that coordinate these movements, such as orders, routing, scheduling, and inventory data. The concept covers the entire supply chain, including inbound logistics, manufacturing operations, warehousing, and outbound distribution.
In practice, optimizing Materialflödets aims to minimize waste, reduce lead times, and improve throughput by applying
Key performance indicators for Materialflödets include throughput, cycle time, lead time, work-in-process levels, inventory turnover, and