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  1. 1. Lean warehousing: A case study of a Greek warehouse

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

    Author : Theodoros Tziatzios; [2021]
    Keywords : Key Words: lean; wastes; lean warehousing; warehousing; 5s lean tool.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this study is to firstly identify and illustrate the problems within a selected warehouse. This dissertation is based on the 5s lean tool and also aims to develop solutions in order the warehouse to work in a more efficient way. READ MORE

  3. 2. COST OPTIMIZATION IN PRODUCTION SYSTEMS : USING LEAN MANUFACTURING

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/JTH, Produktionsutveckling

    Author : Amarnath Dhayanithi; Deepak Sureshkumar; [2020]
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    Abstract : In the era of globalization, every company is trying its best to sustain its company’s name and their product in its respective market. The overreach goal of the thesis to optimize the cost in the production system using lean manufacturing. To attain the primary goal of the thesis, three layered approach has been carried out. READ MORE

  4. 3. Identifying factors that cause inventory build-ups and how to solve it

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

    Author : Anders Eriksson; Anes Music; [2019]
    Keywords : Lean; KANBAN; Internal logistics; FIFO; Inventory build-ups; standardized work;

    Abstract : Companies have put much focus on production systems to generate and maintain competitiveness which has contributed in less focus to logistics. The material flow is the process after the main processes and has therefore been regarded as “unimportant”. READ MORE

  5. 4. Lean i ett medelstort livsmedelsföretag för produktionseffektivisering : hur kan Lean implementeras i ett medelstort livsmedelsföretag med syftet att skapa långsiktiga effektivitetsvinster?

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

    Author : Linus Christensson; [2017]
    Keywords : lean lantbruk; ledarskap; produktionseffektivisering; lean production; effektivitetsvinster;

    Abstract : Lean Produktion är resultatet av den arbetsfilosofi som familjen Toyoda under 1800-talet tillämpade inom sina vävstolsfabriker och som sedan vidareutvecklades inom industrin och tjänstesektorn. Under 1940-talet grundades bilmärket Toyota, filosofin togs med in i bilindustrin och blev senare hyllat av hela världen. READ MORE

  6. 5. Simulating production risk at Volvo Powertrain - Developing a simulation tool for decision making

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Magnus Cederlund; [2014]
    Keywords : Risk Management; Supply Chain Risk Management; Fault Tree Analysis; Preliminary Hazard Analysis; Lean Production; Risk Matrix; World Class Manufacturing; Fire Safety; Volvo Powertrain; Business and Economics; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : How can a small fire at a subcontractor in the USA lead to a multimillion dollar loss at a Swedish telephone company, and how can a single machine breakdown lead to a complete production stop at a production company? With today logistics and production trends, where terms such as Lean Production, Six Sigma, 5S, and World Class Manufacturing are used every day, production companies are introducing streamline production facilities and supply chain where goods and raw material are delivered just in time, where buffer zones are reduced, and where suppliers are reduced to a single source. These are trends that strengthen companies’ competitiveness, but it also makes companies more vulnerable to risk events. READ MORE