Essays about: "single piece flow"

Found 5 essays containing the words single piece flow.

  1. 1. Dynamic Modelling and Optimal Control of Autonomous Heavy-duty Vehicles

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Kartik Seshadri Chari; [2020]
    Keywords : Autonomous driving; Dynamic bicycle model; Magic Formula; Model matching; MPC; Clothoids; Autonom körning; Fordonsmodell; Modellanpassning; MPC; Klothoider;

    Abstract : Autonomous vehicles have gained much importance over the last decade owing to their promising capabilities like improvement in overall traffic flow, reduction in pollution and elimination of human errors. However, when it comes to long-distance transportation or working in complex isolated environments like mines, various factors such as safety, fuel efficiency, transportation cost, robustness, and accuracy become very critical. READ MORE

  3. 2. Single Ion Detection of Cerium in Y2SiO5 Microcrystals

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Atomfysik; Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen

    Author : Vassily Kornienko; [2019]
    Keywords : cerium; YSO; rare-earths; quantum computing; microcrystals; Physics and Astronomy;

    Abstract : Quantum computing with single instances of rare earth-ions doped into inorganic crystals shows great promise as a scalable design in the field of quantum information. A detectable and controllable single readout ion is necessary for the scheme proposed in Lund to work. READ MORE

  4. 3. Time study and flow-simulation : Current and future analysis

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

    Author : Rasmus Gustafsson; [2019]
    Keywords : Time study; flow simulation; discrete-event simulation; lean; throughput; data collection;

    Abstract : Discrete-event simulations are increasingly being used to solve problems and to aid in decision making which are proving useful in the manufacturing industry. The main aim for this thesis was to compare the current production line and how implementing changes for a future state as a supporting basis for making the decision. READ MORE

  5. 4. Gaining Competitiveness Trough Understanding Critical Factors Affecting the Production System : A Case study in cooperation with GKN Driveline Köping AB

    University essay from Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Jan-Peter Rosén; Kari Haukirauma; [2013]
    Keywords : production systems; production development; batch; one-piece flow; single piece flow; flow; lean; production; continuous flow; just-in-time; decision support; produktionssystem; produktionsutveckling; batch; enstycksflöde; flöde; lean; production; kontinuerligt flöde; just-in-time; beslutsunderlag;

    Abstract : Globalization and the increasing time to market have led to ever-higher requirements on the production systems. More than often the short-term thinking and the chase for profit lead to cheap quick fixes. READ MORE

  6. 5. Defining Improvement Areas & Reducing the Waste - With Lean production philosophy & tools

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Frédéric Åslund; [2013]
    Keywords : Lean; Material handling; Value Stream Mapping; gap; waste reduction; material supply; visualization; flexibility; quick changeover; assembly line; kitting; Kanban and work organization; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : FTRTIL is rapidly expanding on the Indian market after initiatives by the Indian government to increase the number of rolling trains. FTRTIL is today experiencing a greater demand for their products. Meanwhile are they also planning to expand their product range with new introductions. READ MORE