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  1. 1. How to improve customer satisfaction with customer surveys and lean for retail

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Nahia Bilbao Gato; [2023-07-18]
    Keywords : lean for retail; customer satisfaction;

    Abstract : Introduction: This dissertation project is based on a collaboration between the author and Volvo Trucks Europe. To answer the research question of How to improve customer satisfaction with customer surveys and lean for retail? This study describes a qualitative study of improving customer satisfaction with lean for retail in the Volvo Trucks dealership network, specifically in the Northern European Market. READ MORE

  3. 2. Waste Analysis on a Production Line - A Case Study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industriell Produktion

    Author : Sanna Treptow; Déspina Karida; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable manufacturing systems; Sustainable production; Lean production; Just in Time Production JiT ; Kanban; Waste; Environmental Value Stream Mapping EVSM ; Production Performance Matrix PPM ; Key Performance Index KPI ; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This study aims to assist Swedish company Clemondo AB in reducing waste in production, where the goal is to determine where waste appears as well as make suggestions for potential improvements, which are presented as Key Performance Indices (KPIs) and minimized manufacturing costs. Citation chaining is used to retrieve extant literature, while other productions and process-related information are gathered through observations and discussions. READ MORE

  4. 3. Discrete event simulation tool for analysis of a manufacturing system : Observed from a context of sustainability and efficiency

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

    Author : Teodor Mellström; [2023]
    Keywords : DES Simulation; Simulation; Discrete event; Sustainability; Lean; Manufacturing; Manufacturing system. Conceptual model;

    Abstract : This report is a master thesis project done as a final project of Industrial design engineering with a master in production engineering, at Luleå University of Technology during the spring of 2021. The project was done as a collaboration with the company Nord-lock, based out of Mattmar, Sweden. READ MORE

  5. 4. Streamlining the flow of material through buffer simulation and multi-objective optimization, with regards to sustainability : A case study at Volvo Construction Equipment

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för maskinteknik (MT)

    Author : Daniel Nord; Alex Wernholm; [2023]
    Keywords : Multi-Objective optimization; Buffer Allocation Problem; Simulation modeling; FACTS Analyzer; Buffer allocation; Optimization; Buffers; Lean; Manufacturing; Streamlining; Sustainability; Flow of material; Design of Experiments; Gemba walk; Data visualization;

    Abstract : This thesis will provide knowledge on how to maintain a well developed flow of material while at the same time finding an optimal level of capacities for buffers. Simultaneously, aspects that allow for positive sustainability practices will be regarded.  Buffers have a considerable impact on the performance of a production system. READ MORE

  6. 5. Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma A Comprehensive Approach to Improving Quality and Reducing Defects in Production Processes

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Yusuf Osman; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

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