Essays about: "5s and lean"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 30 essays containing the words 5s and lean.

  1. 21. Value Stream Mapping of GKN Aerospace Applied Composites production of pressure vessels and radomes

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Kommunikations- och transportsystem; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska högskolan

    Author : Katarina Milososka; Louise Nylander; [2015]
    Keywords : Logistik; Value Stream Mapping; Lean; Värdeflödesanalys;

    Abstract : Examensarbete är utfört på GKN Aerospace Applied Composites (ACAB) där produktionsflödet för fyra produkter har kartlagts. Idag upplever företaget svårigheter med att hålla leveranstiden för dessa produkter, dessutom upplevs verkstäderna som ostrukturerade. READ MORE

  3. 22. Applicability of lean towards improved efficiency in sample processes : A case study of a Swedish branded retailer

    University essay from Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Louise Månsson; Emilia Klappe; [2015]
    Keywords : Lean; Lean production; Lean Product Development; Fashion retail industry;

    Abstract : Globalization has led to that companies’ within the textile industry, now source manufacturing overseas. Supply chains are therefore now ultimately longer, with a lot of activities and people involved. READ MORE

  4. 23. Simulating production risk at Volvo Powertrain - Developing a simulation tool for decision making

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Magnus Cederlund; [2014]
    Keywords : Risk Management; Supply Chain Risk Management; Fault Tree Analysis; Preliminary Hazard Analysis; Lean Production; Risk Matrix; World Class Manufacturing; Fire Safety; Volvo Powertrain; Business and Economics; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : How can a small fire at a subcontractor in the USA lead to a multimillion dollar loss at a Swedish telephone company, and how can a single machine breakdown lead to a complete production stop at a production company? With today logistics and production trends, where terms such as Lean Production, Six Sigma, 5S, and World Class Manufacturing are used every day, production companies are introducing streamline production facilities and supply chain where goods and raw material are delivered just in time, where buffer zones are reduced, and where suppliers are reduced to a single source. These are trends that strengthen companies’ competitiveness, but it also makes companies more vulnerable to risk events. READ MORE

  5. 24. A Framework for Designing a Lean Production System for SMEs, which eases the certification of ISO 9001 & 14001 : A Case Study: CombiQ AB

    University essay from JTH, Industriell organisation och produktion

    Author : Raul Padilla; Talat Pekmezci; [2011]
    Keywords : Production System Design; Lean Thinking; ISO 9001; ISO 14001; 5S; Kaizen; Production Planning; CombiQ AB; SMEs;

    Abstract : In order to survive in highly competitive local and global markets, it is vital to satisfy the changing demand of the customers. Thus, the importance of competitive factors arises. The companies should provide sufficient amount of products or services on time with the most advantageous prices and best possible quality. READ MORE

  6. 25. Streamlining the invisible value chain : - reduction of losses within administrative processes: a case study

    University essay from Institutionen för teknik, TEK

    Author : Sara Davidsson; Viktor Gustafsson; [2011]
    Keywords : Administrative processes; Administration; Continuous improvement; Case study; PDCA; Kaizen; Streamline; Information flow; Quality; Lean; TQM; Six Sigma; 5S; ISO 9000; Change Management; TQMain; Administrationsprocesser; Administration; Ständiga förbättringar; Fallstudie; PDCA; Kaizen; Effektivisering; Informationsflöde; Kvalitet; Lean; TQM; Six Sigma; 5S; ISO 9000; Change Management; TQMain;

    Abstract : Continuous improvement of various processes within a company is a necessity to remain competitive on the market. There are many different improvement methodologies to streamline work routines; however the different methodologies do not sufficiently embrace administrative processes or the employee motivation regarding changes. READ MORE