Essays about: "Lean Construction"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 49 essays containing the words Lean Construction.

  1. 21. Value Stream Mapping as a Basis for Process Improvement in the Pharmaceutical Industry

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Jesper Manning; Filip Sörlin; [2017]
    Keywords : Lean manufacturing; Value stream mapping; Lean production; Pharmaceutical industry; cGMP; Good Manufacturing Practice; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background - The company is a Swedish manufacturer, developer and contract manufacturer of pharmaceuticals. In the last couple of years, the company has entered a growth phase which has led to issues with the internal processes such as material flow, warehouse operations and processes related to the production. READ MORE

  3. 22. The Potential of 3PL Involvement in an Asphalt Manufacturing Project

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för Industriell utveckling, IT och Samhällsbyggnad

    Author : Jude Emele; [2016]
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    Abstract : Purpose – This thesis explores and identifies issues considered critical when engaging third-party logistics (3PL) in an asphalt-manufacturing project. The research highlights and discusses those issues including the reliability and maintainability of the equipment used in hauling materials in the project. READ MORE

  4. 23. Detecting and resolving work-space conges-tions and time-space conflicts through 4D - Modeling in the Micro level

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Zhang Zengshiting; [2016]
    Keywords : BIM; 4D; Construction; Work-space conges-tion; Time space conflict; Location lag; Flowline scheduling;

    Abstract : This degree project aims to find solutions to prevent construction process from delay by detecting and resolving work-space congestions and time-space conflicts based on 4D-modeling. The purpose is to improve the work efficiency on the construction site of a hospital project. READ MORE

  5. 24. Produktutformning av underlagspontsluckan : vad efterfrågar marknaden?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Products

    Author : Fredric Abrahamsson; [2016]
    Keywords : underlagspont; marknadsundersökning; produktutformning; tongue and grove board modules; market research; product design;

    Abstract : Inom tillverkande industrier så som sågverk har produkter utformats baserat på sågverkens egna uppfattningar om vad kunden vill ha. Det har också varit ett starkt fokus på att producera produkter till så låg kostnad som möjligt. READ MORE

  6. 25. Shorter project lead times in construction

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Karin Bergstrand; Viktor Appel; [2016]
    Keywords : Lean Construction; Value Stream Mapping; Waste; Flow efficiency; Construction Logistics; Supply Chain Management in Construction; Scheduling; Buffers; Variability; Lean Construction; Value Stream Mapping; Waste; Flow efficiency; Construction Logistics; Supply Chain Management in Construction; Scheduling; Buffers; Variability;

    Abstract : The manufacturing industry has made an extensive journey through the last century when it comes to increasing productivity. Results in the construction industry end up far behind manufacturing and do not show anywhere near the same efficiency increase, improved quality or decreased costs. READ MORE