A method proposal for an analysis of lead times for MSB’s deliveries to the EU

Sammanfattning: The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency has been assigned by the government to prepare for potential crises and catastrophes. In order to be able to act quickly during such events, the agency has acquired a warehouse to support the EU´s civilian efforts with equipment. The warehouse is located in Kristinehamn and provides the EU with logistic services. The services include such as packaging, coordination, storage of products, transport and authorizations. The purpose of the study is to develop a method for MSB to calculate the lead time for orders against the EU. Based on this method, calculations should also be made based on the available data. The study should also provide an indication of their lead times, activities and any variations in time associated with the orders. The method proposal involves a data collection of quantitative data in the form of previously documented dates, qualitative interviews and a literature study. The proposal also involves an analysis of current lead times for the orders, which was conducted using the quantitated data for the study. A mapping was also made of the process that MSB conducts after receiving an order from the EU. An analysis of the current situation was preformed using this information including statistical calculations of the mean, standard deviation, variation coefficient and was later complemented with a questionnaire to the employees involved in the orders to EU. These were carried out to determine the difference in lead time for both the process and the respective steps. The results and recommendations are based on how the routines could improve and concludes an increased documentation of their activities. Due to the increased documentation the method proposal becomes more reliable for analysis and conclusions.