Essays about: "automotive operations management"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 30 essays containing the words automotive operations management.

1. 16. Investigation about the Lead Time Variability at Warehouse A Case Study of the Central Warehouse of Company Y

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Abudushalamu Abudurexiti; Mijanur Rahman; [2018-07-02]
   Keywords : Aftermarket Supply Chain; Lead Time Variability; Warehouse Management;

   Abstract : The lack of previous studies regarding the understanding of distinction and relationship between effective and efficient measurements of supply chain performance led this report to create a framework based on various literatures of the two concepts, including Potočan (2006)’s claim on the sources of conflict in content understanding, implementation of methodologies and management of organizations’ operations. By initiating the analyses on the lead time deviation in the Company Y, a major manufacturing company for commercial vehicles, and its influence on various performance measurements at different levels, the connection is endeavored as the lead time being an effective measurement and other time dependent measurements being efficient ones. READ MORE

3. 17. Agile Project Portfolio Management Challenges

   University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

   Author : OLIVER BACK; EMIR ISAKOVIC; [2018]
   Keywords : Project Portfolio Management; Agile; Product Development; Hantering av Projektportfölj; Agil; Produktutveckling;

   Abstract : Globalization allows companies to reach a larger customer base and to focus on niche markets, driving specialization. Conversely, it also lets customers choose from a wider array of options on any given market, which all together leads to increased competition. READ MORE

4. 18. IMPROVEMENT OF COMPACTED GRAPHITE IRON DRILLING OPERATIONS WITH CUSTOMIZED CUTTING FLUID

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

   Author : Yaoxuan Zhu; Xiaoting Huang; [2018]
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   Abstract : With its higher strength, Compacted Graphite Iron (CGI) is widely used in automotive industry. However, the machinability of CGI is challenging, mostly due to the high temperature in the cutting zone and the higher cutting force. READ MORE

5. 19. Human error management 4.0 : Augmented Reality Systems as a tool in the quality journey

   University essay from KTH/Industriell Management

   Author : DANIAL ETEMADY QESHMY; JACOB MAKDISI; [2018]
   Keywords : human error management; artificial intelligence; human performance; vehicle assembly; augmented reality; smart factory; industry 4.0; human machine interaction; mental workload.; human error management; artificiell intelligens; human performance; fordons montering; augmented reality; smart factory; industry 4.0; människa-maskin interaktion; mental belastning;

   Abstract : The manufacturing industry is shifting, entering a new era with smart and connected devices. The fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) is promising increased growth and productivity by the Smart Factory and within the enabling technologies is Augmented Reality (AR). READ MORE

6. 20. Packaging Operations in the Automotive Industry - Revealing Operational Gaps Related to Network Inefficiency, using Volvo Cars Packaging Operations as an Example

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Marjan Kouchek; Alexandra Stojanoska; [2017-06-29]
   Keywords : Automotive Industry; Packaging; Packaging Operations; Loop-Time; Inventory Management; Network Balancing; Supplier Relationship; Volvo Cars; Closed-Loop Supply Chain;

   Abstract : The automotive industry has evolved into an industry of complex supply chains and networks, requiring many activities to be aligned and well-managed in order to avoid abnormalities in both the material flow and information flow. The car assembly requires many different components and material, which also in turn require different types of packaging when being transported to the production plants. READ MORE