Essays about: "automotive operations management"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 30 essays containing the words automotive operations management.

  1. 11. Digitalization of Volvo Group's International Manufacturing Supply Chain

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Fredrik Greftén; Anton Gunneberg; [2021]
    Keywords : Digitalization; knock-down manufacturing; Industry 4.0; supply chain transformation; automotive industry; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: The International Manufacturing division (IM) at Volvo Group Trucks Operations (Volvo) in Gothenburg handles the supply of Volvo’s international manufacturing efforts. This is done using knock-down manufacturing where complete trucks are sent in pieces to be assembled at location. READ MORE

  3. 12. Benefits and Challenges of implementing the Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) matrix in the automotive manufacturing industry : A Case Study with Volvo Group Trucks Operations

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Venkata Satyanarayana Reddy Suravarapu; Nithin Santhosh Kanthaswamy; [2021]
    Keywords : Manufacturing Readiness Level; MRL; Automotive Industry; Portfolio Management; Maturity Assessment;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to analyze the benefits and the challenges in implementing the manufacturing technology maturity assessment matrix from the US Department of Defence (US DoD) which is the Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) matrix, in automotive manufacturing industry. MRL matrix is created for maturity assessment in the defence acquisition process of the US DoD. READ MORE

  4. 13. Applying Purchasing Category Management on a purchasing department to increase its performances : A case study with a luxury automotive manufacturer

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

    Author : Victor Erik Vincent Cardenas; [2021]
    Keywords : Supply-chain; Purchasing; Purchasing Category Management; Purchasing performance; Automotive Manufacturer;

    Abstract : Nowadays, manufacturing companies compete as much with their products as with their supply-chain. Within the overarching stages of supply-chain, purchasing is a process that responds to the organizations needs of acquiring raw materials, components and semi-finished products in order to enable the execution of operations. READ MORE

  5. 14. Sustainability and change in the automotive industry : How regulations on environmental sustainability are implemented in companies and leading to change

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskap

    Author : Tatjana Richter; Anamarija Medunic; [2020]
    Keywords : environmental sustainability; regulations; implementing change; change management; automotive industry;

    Abstract : The general concert towards environmental sustainability has grown over the last few years. Pressure on firms from lawmakers request conformity with new regulations to ensure environmentally sustainable business operations. READ MORE

  6. 15. Strategic Procurement in the German Automotive Industry

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Lea-Victoria Leibinger; Marina Montalvo; [2019]
    Keywords : Strategic management; Purchasing; Supplier Selection; Selection Criteria; German Automotive; Truck Industry.; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : In the automotive sector purchasing plays a key role in strategic management, as most companies are pressured by constant innovation and cost pressure. Hence, most companies focus on lean management and outsource many of their business activities to stay competitive. READ MORE