Essays about: "Manufacturing Process Improvement"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 208 essays containing the words Manufacturing Process Improvement.

  1. 1. Life cycle assessment of metal laser powder bed fusion : A deep dive into the significance of system boundary expansion and improvement potential

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

    Author : Christian Rotter; Erik Fagerberg; [2023]
    Keywords : additive manufacturing; life cycle assessment; powder bed fusion; system boundaries; metal laser powder bed fusion; environmental impact; global warming potential;

    Abstract : Metal additive manufacturing (MAM) is a manufacturing technology experiencing a rapid expansion rate. Metal laser powder bed fusion (ML-PBF) is among the most popular techniques in this field. The environmental implications of it are often discussed in literature and compared to conventional manufacturing. READ MORE

  3. 2. Digital Transformation within Manufacturing Companies : An Empirical Study of the Factors Affecting Digital Transformation Using Digital Maturity Model

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Logistik och verksamhetsledning

    Author : Vida Rashidi; Tanvi Kiran Patil; [2023]
    Keywords : Industry 4.0; Digitalization; Digital Transformation; Maturity Model; Strategy;

    Abstract : Manufacturing companies are undergoing a digital transformation as the fourth industrial revolution progresses. These companies strive to track their progress in the transformation, understand the affecting factors, and formulate an effective strategy for the transformation. READ MORE

  4. 3. Life Cycle Assessment as a decision-making tool within vaccine manufacturing – Potential and Limitations

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Simon Deklerck; [2023]
    Keywords : Decision-making; energy intensive industries; Life Cycle Assessment; Life Cycle Inventory; pharmaceutical; Product Footprint Calculator; value chain; vaccine manufacturing;

    Abstract : Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a widely used method for evaluating the environmental impacts of a product throughout its entire life cycle. As a decision-making tool, LCA allows decision-makers to identify the environmental hotspots in a product or process, and to explore opportunities for improvement. READ MORE

  5. 4. Healthcare Production Control Maturity Model

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Fredrik Elsnitz; Filippa Ramberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Healthcare; maturity model; production control; resource planning; capacity planning; Swedish healthcare.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Sweden has been struggling with bad access to healthcare. The National Healthcare Guarantee is not fulfilled, and Sweden has low productivity numbers. One suggested solution to deal with this issue is increased healthcare production control. READ MORE

  6. 5. Improvement and Standardization of Forklift Remanufacturing : Action Research on Toyota Material Handling Sweden forklift remanufacturing

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Mattias Dang Vu; Sabah Arouk; [2023]
    Keywords : Remanufacturing; Inspection; Process flow; Cost estimation; Decision-making; Återtillverkning; Inspection; Processflöde; Kostnadsuppskattning; beslutsfattande;

    Abstract : The current production field operates on linear resource flows, characterized by known supply and consistent manufacturing materials. In contrast, a remanufacturing system experiences variable process flows for each produced unit, even though the end product remains the same. READ MORE