Essays about: "Lean and Six Sigma principles"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words Lean and Six Sigma principles.

1. 1. Manufacturing process re-engineering of a production line through Industry 4.0 to obtain the best quality and reduced wastes: the case in projection welding

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknik

   Author : Mattias Ghanem; [2020]
   Keywords : Lean; Process Engineering; Digitalization; Projection Welded Elements; Industry 4.0;

   Abstract :   Background This research study is in collaboration with the Blekinge Institute of Technology and Volvo Cars Body Components (VCBC). VCBC is a car manufacturer that manufactures car body components in Olofström, Sweden. READ MORE

3. 2. Practical Implementation of Lean at Small and Young Companies

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Industriell Produktion

   Author : Fredrik Hasselgren; [2018]
   Keywords : “Lean SME”; “Lean Small Company”; “Lean Manufacturing”; “Practical Lean Implementation”; “Lean Young Company”; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Introduction: This thesis aims to investigate how a small and young company can implement the management philosophy Lean. The thesis is designed as a literature study with two objectives. The first objective is to identify what Lean is and what its underlying tools, methods and principles are. READ MORE

4. 3. A Contemporary Six Sigma and Lean Integration : Towards the Ideal State

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling

   Author : Jonn Wenchert; [2017]
   Keywords : Statistical Process Control; Lean Production; Six Sigma; Lean Six Sigma; Six Sigma Lean; Information System Development; Information System Research; Modern Factory;

   Abstract : A new reality, where human labor is replaced by automated machines is causing production management to rethink how they can steer the production to meet their customers demand. There is a gap of values, techniques and tools to communicate with the processes existing in the new modern factories, where data sometimes is the single output. READ MORE

5. 4. Lean cell implementation in high mix, low volume manufacturing

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Björn Ljunggren; [2013]
   Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This thesis was conducted at Enics manufacturing unit in Västerås. This site employs 360 people out of a total of 2400 globally. The site produces electronics and is specialised toward low volumes and spare parts. The site has problems with high inventory levels, long lead times and less than preferred service level towards customers. READ MORE

6. 5. Minimizing the risk of material shortage and waiting times via an improved order to delivery process : A study conducted within IV Produkt in Växjö

   University essay from Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)

   Author : Alexandra Dagberg; Alexander Thorén; Giovanni Tozzi; Kalin Velichkov; [2013]
   Keywords : Order to delivery process; Inventory management; Lean and Six Sigma principles; Kanban;

   Abstract : ~ 3 ~ Abstract Master Program in Business process and Supply Chain Management Degree Project in Logistics 15 hp, Course 4FE06E Authors: Alexandra Dagberg, Alexander Thorén, Giovanni Tozzi, Kalin Velichkov Tutor: Roger Stokkedal Examiner: Helena Forslund Title: “Minimizing the risk of material shortage and waiting times via an improved order to delivery process – A study conducted within IV Produkt in Växjö” Background: Inventory Management activities have gained a relevant importance over the time in reducing uncertainties at both upstream as well as downstream levels of the supply chain, allowing a smooth material flow between chain members while responsively meeting customer demand. Control activities over the inventory represent a challenged and controversial aspect for most of today’s companies, including IV Produkt. READ MORE