Essays about: "thesis on productivity improvement master"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 essays containing the words thesis on productivity improvement master.

  1. 1. Factors that influence an LHD operation: A Review

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Geoteknologi

    Author : Ivan Ricardo Marin Rodriguez; [2023]
    Keywords : LHD; LHD Operation; LHD Design; Bucket Design; Loading Operation; LHD Productivity; Fragmentation; LHD Operator;

    Abstract : As an important sector of the global economy, underground mining serves as the foundation for the economies of many nations. It involves the extraction of precious minerals, ores, and other geological elements. READ MORE

  3. 2. The impact of agricultural credit on farm level technology adoption : the case of cacao production in post-conflict Colombia

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Andrés Bodensiek; [2020]
    Keywords : agricultural credit; cluster analysis; cacao farming; management practices; technology adoption; regression analysis;

    Abstract : The purpose of this master thesis is to investigate how access to credit in Colombia's cacao production affects technology adoption. Technology adoption is defined as management practices, considering that low crop quality and productivity are the main problems faced by cacao farmers in Colombia. READ MORE

  4. 3. A case study in consolidating the loss structure of different manufacturing sectors under lean context

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Hua Tong; Thi Minh Trang Dao; [2020]
    Keywords : Lean Manufacturing; Loss Deployment; Loss Structure; World Class Manufacturing WCM ; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In the light of lean methodology, World Class Manufacturing requires continuous improvement in analyzing the losses to eliminate the wasteful resources and to boost the overall productivity. However, the standardized loss structure should be well-balanced to be general enough to cover the whole manufacturing procedure while being specific enough to point out the real issues happening for further improvement. READ MORE

  5. 4. Investigating discouraging and encouraging emic reasons to apply eco-efficient farming methods : a participatory study with indigenous small-scale farmers in Ratanakiri, Cambodia

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Lilian-Marleen Beck; [2018]
    Keywords : agroecology; transdisciplinary research; action research; participative video making; eco-efficiency; cosmology; emic perception; indigenous farmers; small-scale farmer; non adoption of innovations; Ratanakiri; Cambodia;

    Abstract : In 2008 the most extensive evaluation of global agriculture in human history notable named “agriculture at a crossroad” was published, indicating that agroecological small-scale farming systems could be a path to follow in the future in order to secure a sustainable food supply. Yet it is claimed that there is a gap between knowledge regarding the methods used for agroecological farming and its application by farmers. READ MORE

  6. 5. Reform, refine, reforest : Designing ergonomic equipment for manual reforestation

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : Victor Andersson; Dennis Bröms; [2017]
    Keywords : Reforestation; Product Development; Ergonomics; Prototyping; Research; Productivity; User-Centred Design; Skogsplantering; Produktutveckling; Ergonomi; Prototyptillverkning; Undersökning; Produktivitet; Användarcentrerad Design;

    Abstract : Reforestation is typically performed by manually planting seedlings of desired trees by a small team of workers. The workers, referred to as planters, has a very physically demanding job that requires navigating through tough terrain and carrying varying loads in different positions throughout a full work day. READ MORE