Essays about: "Agile manufacturing"

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  1. 1. The road to an accurate cost estimation in engineer-to-order manufacturing - A case study of cost estimation accuracy within advanced technology development in a defence and security company

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Lawin Anwar; Sandra Barría Colliander; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Engineer-to-order; new product development; cost management; cost engineering; cost estimation error; cost overruns; cost estimation accuracy; project management;

    Abstract : Estimating the costs of a project is a vital part of manufacturing organisations as estimations are what set the basis for the price of the products. Precise estimates allow for effective planning and resource allocation, ensuring that the necessary materials, equipment, and personnel are available to complete the project on time and within budget. READ MORE

  3. 2. Crossing the digitalisation chasm: Overcoming barriers to industrial digitalisation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovationsteknik

    Author : Anton Öreberg; Anton Nyberg; [2023]
    Keywords : digitalisation; digitalization; digital transformation; industry 4.0; manufacturing industry; challenges; barriers; digitalisering; industri 4.0; tillverkningsindustri; utmaningar; barriärer; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Digitalisation is a global megatrend revolutionising every aspect of society and especially impacting businesses. Consequently, the term Industry 4.0 has emerged in the manufacturing industry. READ MORE

  4. 3. Enabling Collaboration for Industrial Symbiosis Formation between Manufacturing Firms : A Study of the Norrbotten & Västerbotten Region

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

    Author : Anton Nygårdh; [2023]
    Keywords : Industrial symbiosis; Collaboration; Challenges; Strategies; Manufacturing industry; Norrland; Industriell Symbios; Samarbete; Utmaningar; Strategier; Tillverkningsindustri; Norrland;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to enhance the understanding of how collaboration in the manufacturing industry can enable the formation of industrial symbiosis by identifying challenges and strategies. To fulfill this purpose, two research questions has been addressed: What are the factors hindering collaboration and thus IS formation between companies in Norr- & Västerbotten? and What are the enabling strategies allowing collaboration for IS formation in Norr- & Västerbotten? Method: The research was conducted as a qualitative, inductive study of exploratory nature. READ MORE

  5. 4. Attack Surface Management : Principles for simplifying the complexity of OT security

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

    Author : Jyotirmay Veshne; [2023]
    Keywords : OT; ICS; SCADA; CPS; IIoT; IoT; Attack Surface; MES; Attack Surface Management; Security; Remote connectivity;

    Abstract : Purpose: Operational technology (OT) environments face significant risks and threats stemming from Industry 4.0. The security landscape for OT is confronted with unprecedented challenges due to the expanding attack surface resulting from factors like cloud adoption, Industrial Internet of Things, and increased mobility. READ MORE

  6. 5. Environmental analysis of asynchronous motors : A case study on the rotor and its materials

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Innovation och produktrealisering

    Author : Hanna Jansson; Mathilda Englöv; [2023]
    Keywords : Environmental impact; Sustainability; Recycling methods material metals; Circular economy CE; Product development.; Miljöpåverkan; Hållbarhet; Återvinningsmetoder material metaller; Cirkulär ekonomi CE; Produktutveckling;

    Abstract : Material efficiency strategies are of significant importance for the shift towards producing sustainable vehicles and Asynchronous motors (ASM), both for current and new developments. Strategies such as a lightweight design, product lifetime extension, recyclability, and a material selection process based on the three branches of sustainability (ecological, economical, and social). READ MORE