Essays about: "lean manufacturing measures"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words lean manufacturing measures.

1. 1. Strategic Inventory Control in Capacity-Constrained Manufacturing Systems : Reviewing the tangible effect of applying multi-echelon optimization in a multi-product environment

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

   Author : Jonathan Petersson; Pontus Nellgård; [2020]
   Keywords : Inventory Management; Inventory optimization; Lean manufacturing; Discrete event simulation; Industry 4.0; Lagerstyrning; Lageroptimering; Lean tillverkning; Simulering; Industri 4.0;

   Abstract : Firms today maintain complex supply chains containing many dependent stages to manufacture a product to the end customer. Here lies a dilemma, keeping extensive inventory generate higher customer satisfaction by enabling quick deliveries. This increase in inventory, however, comes at an increase in costs. READ MORE

3. 2. Critical Factors for Production Ramp-up in High Technology Companies : A case study at an aerospace company

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/JTH, Logistik och verksamhetsledning

   Author : Philip Svensson; Johannes Blom; [2019]
   Keywords : Production Ramp-up; High Technology Company; Lean Manufacturing; Assembly and Aerospace;

   Abstract : Purpose - A research gap was identified in relation to the production related factors during ramp-up. Therefore, the purpose of the study was to “simplify production ramp-up by defining how measures could be prioritised in high technology company.” Method – The study used a single-case study method with a qualitative and explorative approach. READ MORE

4. 3. Potentials, Enablers and Barriers of a Circular Production System in a Lean Manufacturing Context : A Case Study at Scania

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

   Author : Thomas Konstantin Schmitt; Christopher Wolf; [2019]
   Keywords : Circular Economy; Circular Production System; Lean Manufacturing; Sustainability; Recycling; Remanufacturing; Reusing; Reducing;

   Abstract : Exploitative and profit-oriented business operations are unsustainably depleting the world’s resources and extensively harm the environment. Linear production systems within the manufacturing industry are partly held responsible for this ongoing issue as materials and waste are not getting reused but dumped. READ MORE

5. 4. Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Jeans : A case study performed at Nudie Jeans

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Emma Åslund Hedman; [2018]
   Keywords : Life cycle assessment; jeans; CSR management and organic cotton;

   Abstract : Within the jeans production industry, large quantities of cotton, water and chemicals are consumed on a daily basis resulting in environmental issues decentralized around the world. An increased awareness about these environmental issues amongst companies, organizations and the consumers have initiated for environmental aspects to be considered within the jeans production processes. READ MORE

6. 5. Inventory control of finished goods for the aftermarket.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Sercan Eminoğlu; [2017]
   Keywords : Aftermarket products; forecasting; operations research; intermittent demand patterns; inventory control.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Background TitanX Engine Cooling is a global supplier of powertrain cooling solutions to commercial vehicles, both for OEMs and the independent aftermarket. The company with annual sales of over 1.6 billion SEK (US$ 192 million) has some 800 employees worldwide. READ MORE