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1. 1. Capacity dimensioning of operations capacity in manufacturing companies

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

   Author : Kristina Sollander; Lisa Hedvall; [2016]
   Keywords : Capacity dimensioning; Sales and Operations Planning; Capacity strategy; Capacity management; Responsiveness; Efficiency;

   Abstract : Purpose:To investigate how managers work with capacity dimensioning and what the main challenges are in order to balance efficiency and responsiveness in the continuous operations, as well as investigate what patterns and trends that can be identified within the capacity dimensioning approach. Methodology:A multiple case study was conducted including 14 manufacturing companies. READ MORE

3. 2. INCREASED EFFICIENCY BY PLANNING AN ASSEMBLY LINE WITH SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/JTH, Industriell organisation och produktion

   Author : Alexander Nilsson; Kristina Sollander; [2015]
   Keywords : Tact; tact time; tacted planning; assembly line; planning; operators; buffer; Takt; takttid; taktad planering; monteringslina; planering; montörer; buffert;

   Abstract : Purpose – The purpose with this study is to investigate how an assembly line for products with long cycle time, high product variation and operators who follow the products through the flow can be planned for a high resource utilization as well as the challenges that can arise when planning an assembly line with an increasing demand and how these can be handled. Method – To fulfill the purpose of this study a case study was conducted at Mastec Components AB in Vaggeryd. READ MORE