Essays about: "Kanban and waste reduction"

Found 5 essays containing the words Kanban and waste reduction.

  1. 1. Reduction of inventory level in a production with capacity constraints - A study to analyse investments and production planning

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Tuva Svensson; Lisa Nordmark; [2015]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Equal capacity in the activities of a production line is of great importance when a good material flow is desired. This is one of the basic ideas of the Lean philosophy, a mindset every modern company strives to follow. In a production with unequal capacity, the company might have to build up inventory to be able to meet the costumer demand. READ MORE

  3. 2. Lean + Agile vs Seven Wastes in Software Development

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för programvaruteknik

    Author : V S S N R Ram Nanduri; [2014]
    Keywords : Lean software development; lean Practices; software process improvement; Waste; Empirical.;

    Abstract : Context: Software Process Improvement uses lean principles for eliminating wastes in the software development process. Waste is defined as anything that does not add value to the customer and product. READ MORE

  4. 3. Defining Improvement Areas & Reducing the Waste - With Lean production philosophy & tools

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Frédéric Åslund; [2013]
    Keywords : Lean; Material handling; Value Stream Mapping; gap; waste reduction; material supply; visualization; flexibility; quick changeover; assembly line; kitting; Kanban and work organization; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : FTRTIL is rapidly expanding on the Indian market after initiatives by the Indian government to increase the number of rolling trains. FTRTIL is today experiencing a greater demand for their products. Meanwhile are they also planning to expand their product range with new introductions. READ MORE

  5. 4. Improving the flow of materials and information from a Lean perspective - A study performed as a part of a project at Faiveley Transport Nordic AB

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Christopher Carlström; Peder Emond; [2011]
    Keywords : Material flow; Information flow; Fast-Pick-Area; Forward-Pick-Area; FPA; visualization; cost efficiency; availability; Lean; Kaizen; Heijunka; Kanban and waste reduction; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Faiveley Group is an international company present in 22 countries, and with their headquarters in France. The subsidiary Faiveley Transport Nordic AB, Faiveley, is responsible for the Nordic and Baltic markets and is also the competence centre for the development of the BFC brakes. READ MORE

  6. 5. Material supply to assembly stations - A study at Nederman, Helsingborg

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Karl Fredriksson; Charlotte Sallmén; [2011]
    Keywords : Material supply; Lean; Assembly; Inventory turnover; Kanban; Lead time; Stabilize the load of work; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this study is to improve the material supply to assembly stations at Nedermans and identify parameters and principles that determine if the components should be stored at the assembly station or in the warehouse. The improvement should reduce the floor space used for assembly, increase the assembly utilization rate and reduce waste of time in the material handling. READ MORE