Essays about: "Lean tools and methods"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 68 essays containing the words Lean tools and methods.

  1. 1. The Adoption of Technologies Defined as General Purpose Technologies and Inventions of Methods of Inventing : An Explorative Study of the Adoption of the Immersive Technologies Extended Reality and Digital Twins

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Märta Ernfors; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : This study set out to investigate the adequacy of the prevailing theoretical models regarding technology adoption when it comes to the adoption of revolutionary technologies characterised as general purpose technologies (GPTs) and inventions of methods of inventing (IMIs). With the ever-increasing speed of technology development, we will likely experience more frequent implementations and adoption of GPTs and IMIs. READ MORE

  3. 2. A study of how Lean principles affect process ergonomics : A case study at Volvo CE Braås using discrete event simulation

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för maskinteknik (MT)

    Author : Jessica Peltonen; Jessica Borg; [2022]
    Keywords : 94 6-rule; DES; Disassembly; Ergonomic; Facts Analyzer; Flow theory; Gemba; Lean; Optimal zone; Standard deviation; Statistics; Survey; SWEA; Variation.;

    Abstract : To stay competitive in today's market, organizations focus on efficiency to reduce costs. Since there are still processes that are manually handled, there is a risk of affecting workers health during streamlining. Volvo CE Braås are currently working with a takt time of 35 minutes throughout their facility. READ MORE

  4. 3. Simulation Methods at Epiroc within Underground Rock Excavation : Simuleringsmetoder vid Epiroc inom underjordsdivisionen.

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

    Author : Simon Granberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Simulation methods; Simulation tools; Lean; Improvements; Simuleringsmetoder; Simuleringsverktyg; Lean; Förbättringsarbete;

    Abstract : Epiroc Underground Rock Excavation is a manufacturer of machines that operate in underground mines. The machines are complex and advanced with different functions and systems that interact with each other. Simulations provides a picture of machine design, its functions and how the real-world result would be. READ MORE

  5. 4. The importance of standardised work in preventing wrong deliveries

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Hassanin Ali Jalil; [2022]
    Keywords : Standardised Work; Operating Standards; Lean Production; 5S; PDCA; VSM;

    Abstract : The purpose of this bachelor’s degree work was to analyse a packaging station in a global manufacturing company in Sweden, and to provide an answer on why it is important with standardised work in preventing wrong deliveries. The purpose of the analysis was to come up with various improvement proposals in order to reduce and prevent wrong deliveries. READ MORE

  6. 5. Planning of a Production layout for a Swedish manufacturing company : A case study at REHOBOT Rotex AB

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Produktionsutveckling

    Author : Akshay Shettennavar; Prajwal Yadav Prasanna Kumar; [2021]
    Keywords : Layout planning; Lean; Systematic layout planning; 8 waste; 5S; Visual Management; material handling; and material flow;

    Abstract : Plant layout is the heart of any production line because if the layout is not properly laid, there can be numerous consequences. Planning a layout for an SME is the most crucial and tedious job for a manufacturer because it is time-consuming and sometimes a costly process. READ MORE