Essays about: "Decentralized manufacturing."

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  1. 1. Additive Manufacturing for Volume Production : A case study in supply chain benefits of AM implementation

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Carl-Johan Bjelke; [2023]
    Keywords : Additive manufacturing; Industry 4.0; Design for additive manufacturing; Rapid prototyping; Mass customization; Parts consolidation; Supply chain processes; Decentralized manufacturing.;

    Abstract : Additive manufacturing was first introduced in the 80s and has ever since been used as a tool for rapid prototyping. Its flexible manufacturing characteristics makes it optimal for creating complex geometries in one manufacturing process, eliminating assembly time for several individual parts. READ MORE

  3. 2. A comparative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study of centralized and decentralized wastewater heat recovery in Stockholm, Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Deniz Pektas; [2021]
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    Abstract : The cities bear a large role in the climate crisis. However, this also means that they have a big potential in the transition towards sustainable communities and a sustainable world. Up to 90 % of energy use within the urban water cycle is allocated to hot water heating for end users. READ MORE

  4. 3. Cross-industry Exploration of Product Repair Applications enabled by Additive Manufacturing

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Nico Florian Albrecht; [2021]
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    Abstract : Repair activities could benefit from Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology as a result of the politically planned, continuous implementation of circular economy into European industry. AM provides novel opportunities with regard to design-optimized, tailored, and demand-specific, small batch size production. READ MORE

  5. 4. Key Factors in Driving Sustainability Initiatives in the Supply Chain : A multiple case study of manufacturing companies

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : ALEXANDER BISSLER; SHERVIN GHAHESTANI; [2021]
    Keywords : SSCM; Sustainability Initiatives; Manufacturing Industry; Sustainable Performance; A priori factors; Post-implementation factors; Goal Creation; Execution; Follow-up; SDGs; Hållbar försörjningskedja; Hållbarhetsinitiativ; Tillverkningsindustri; Hållbar prestanda; Förutsättningar för hållbarhet; Faktorer för långsiktiga initiativ; Målskapande; Genomförande; Uppföljning; Globala mål för hållbar utveckling;

    Abstract : The manufacturing industry is accountable for a significant amount of carbon emissions released, and manufacturers experience pressure from stakeholders to address the sustainability issues and contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. However, the lack of verified frameworks to achieve a sustainable supply chain makes it difficult to revisit their supply chain strategies. READ MORE

  6. 5. Supply Risk Management as a means of achieving World Class Commodity Management

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för teknisk ekonomi och logistik

    Author : Fred Westerberg; Truls Nörgaard Grytli; [2020]
    Keywords : Proactive Supply Risk Management; Risk Management; Supply Chain Management; Sourcing; Commodity Management; Single Case Study; Survey; Axis Communication AB; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background Axis Communications AB is a network surveillance company based in Lund, Sweden, that has experienced steady growth for several years. Axis has no own manufacturing and instead utilize contracted manufacturers around the world. READ MORE