Essays about: "Kanban cards"

Found 3 essays containing the words Kanban cards.

  1. 1. Agile Management Outside of Software Development

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Kajsa Alenmyr; Antonia Nilsson; [2016]
    Keywords : Agile; Agile Management; Enabler; Kanban; Scrum; Sprint; Suc-­‐ cess Factor; Traditional Management; Financial Institute; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Agile Management is a management method based on the principles behind Agile Software Development. Compared to Traditional Management, Agile Management is more iterative and is therefore suited for fast paced and unsecure environ-­‐ ments. Even though agile is a fairly old methodology; there are few case studies outside the software industry. READ MORE

  3. 2. The use of process mapping as base for further improvements in a production line Can lead time be shortened and throughput increased by using process mapping?

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Ingenjörshögskolan

    Author : Robert Lindhe-Rahr; David Simonsson; [2012]
    Keywords : Process mapping; FIFO; lead time; process cards; Kanban; flow of material; throughput time;

    Abstract : This report shows the value of knowing your processes inside a company. The methods used in to do this have been first of all through process mapping and for in depth study, process cards were used to measure the process time and total lead time. This showed the location of bottlenecks and overall process capacity. READ MORE

  4. 3. Improving the control of work-in-process at VSM Group AB

    University essay from JTH, Industriell organisation och produktion

    Author : Per-Johan Karlsson; Mariana Porto; [2008]
    Keywords : Inventory management; WIP inventory; production and material planning system; kanban; inventory balance information;

    Abstract : Today many companies face problems with inventory management. The importance of adequate inventory management has become more evident, while organizations try to reduce their costs and increase their service level. READ MORE