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  1. 21. A model to increase profit by optimizing the production process within a cutting station: A case study

    University essay from Institutionen för maskinteknik (MT)

    Author : Anton Petersson; Peter Hallberg; [2013]
    Keywords : Improvement model; PDCA; IDEA; DMAIC; Lean Production; profitability; optimization; cutting; production process; Förbättringsmodell; PDCA; IDEA; DMAIC; Lean Production; lönsamhet; optimering; skärande bearbetning; produktionsprocess;

    Abstract : Studies have shown that it is necessary for manufacturing industries, in order to stay competitive and increase the profitability, to work with optimizations and continuous improvements of processes. Existing models and philosophies aiming for this, such as PDCA (Plan Do Check Act), IDEA (Investigate Design Execute Adjust), DMAIC (Define Measure Analyze Improve Control), and Lean Production, are either ambiguous or only focusing on one specific area or field. READ MORE

  3. 22. Improving facility layout & logistics to increase the material flow efficiency

    University essay from Institutionen för maskinteknik (MT)

    Author : Dino Besic; [2013]
    Keywords : logistics; internal logistics; transportation; material handling; model development; MCDM; PDCA; Lean; facility layout; continuous improvements; logistik; intern logistik; transporter; materialhantering; modellutveckling; MCDM; PDCA; Lean; anläggningsplanering; förbättringsarbete; ständiga förbättringar;

    Abstract : When the internal logistics of a company is in a well working condition, the manufacturing process is more efficient and a more efficient material handling process can be developed. A company with the interest of decreasing internal material handling is Scapa Bedding AB, a middle size bed manufacturer situated in Rydaholm, Sweden. READ MORE

  4. 23. Design for Service

    University essay from Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Patrick Luthardt; [2012]
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    Abstract : The service department at ABB Robotics has low influence over product development projects at the R&D department. This low influence often results in that the R&D department develops products that are not optimal constructed and designed, to facilitate a good repair and planned maintenance process. READ MORE

  5. 24. Six Sigma within Construction Context : As a Quality Initiative, Performance Indicator/Improver, Management strategy

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Yilmaz Muharrem Firat; [2012]
    Keywords : Six Sigma; Process Improvement; Quality Initiative; Performance Measurement; Quality Concept of Construction; Total Quality Management; DMAIC; DFSS;

    Abstract : Six Sigma was developed in 1980s in manufacturing industry and became popular as a process improvement method. However, the adoption of this concept is new in construction industry and the aim of this study is to evaluate Six Sigma as a process improvement method within construction context. READ MORE

  6. 25. Managing New Service Development through Relationship Marketing.- : An application of Six Sigma DMAIC methodology in a Telecom Company.

    University essay from KTH/Industriell Management

    Author : Maria Fernanda Eliopoulos; [2012]
    Keywords : New Service Development NSD ; Relationship Marketing; DMAIC OF Six Sigma; Critical To Quality CTQ ; Voice of the Customer VOC ; Customer Satisfaction; Scenario 1 “Standard Services”; Scenario 2 “Special Solutions”.;

    Abstract : Customer-oriented processes are essential to achieve customer satisfaction. This research describes the application of the concepts of Relationship Marketing as a starting point in the process of developing new services in a telecommunications service provider in Spain. READ MORE