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1. 1. Organising for Efficient Environmental Assessment : A Case Study on Cotton Fabric Production

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

   Author : Amanda Friberg; Julia Eriksson; [2022]
   Keywords : LCA; Life cycle assessment; Product environmental assessment; Cotton fabric production; Organisational management; Data management; Furniture company; LCA; Livscykelanalys; Livscykelbedömning; Produktmiljöbedömning; Bomullstygtillverkning; Organisationsledning; Datahantering; Möbelföretag;

   Abstract : The textile industry is one of the most polluting industries globally and needs to change to meet the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Cotton fabric constitutes approximately 50% of all textiles. Its production is complex, and it is crucial to map all its processes to assess the environmental impact. READ MORE

3. 2. Product Development of Electronic Devices for Improved Environmental Performance : Finding improvement opportunities using ecodesign tools and success factors

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

   Author : Angelica Reyes; Alice Landin; [2022]
   Keywords : Ecodesign; Ecodesign implementation; Building Management Systems; Electronics; Environmental Sustainability; QFDE; LCA;

   Abstract : The energy consumption of the use phase of buildings accounts for almost 30 per-cent of the global energy consumption and is expected to increase in the coming years (Santamouris and Vasilakopoulou, 2021). Furthermore, increasing demand for energy-efficient buildings can be expected due to the introduction of legislative frameworks, such as the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and the Energy Efficiency Directive (European Commission, 2022b). READ MORE

4. 3. Designing a New Warehouse to Improve Space Utilization and Handling Efficiency: A Case Study of a Production Warehouse

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Erik Ramström; Emil Niklasson; [2021]
   Keywords : Warehousing; warehouse design; production warehouse; contextual factors; space utilization; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Title: Designing a new warehouse to improve space utilization and handling efficiency: A case study of a production warehouse Authors: Emil Niklasson, Erik Ramström Supervisor: Joakim Kembro, Department of Industrial Management and Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Problem description: The focus on warehousing has grown in the industry during the 21st century to increase the competitive advantage of companies. Despite this, the development of the coil warehouse at Alfa Laval has received little focus during the last decades. READ MORE

5. 4. Standardization in a High Mix Low Volume Company : A Case Study

   University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Produktionsutveckling

   Author : Amaresh Amaresh; Kuriachen Oooramvely; [2020]
   Keywords : HMLV companies; Standardization; Process standardization; Product standardization;

   Abstract : The market has been evolving from mass production towards mass customization, which has increased the complexity level for the companies. Unlike in mass production companies where the tasks are routine and standardized, the mass customization types of companies have a varied work demand which makes the work environment complex. READ MORE

6. 5. Analysis of logistics and sales process : A case study of Company X

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

   Author : Mazin Hattab; Branko Iljic; [2019]
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   Abstract : In a market where the customers demand and want reliability, there seems to be no one able to meet these demands fully. It is fairly common that customers leave due to insecurities linked with deliveries. READ MORE