Essays about: "Lean layout design and Material flow"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words Lean layout design and Material flow.

1. 1. A conceptual model for VSM in a production system with paral-lel material flow : a case study of a SME in the wood industry

   University essay from Jönköping University

   Author : Erik Helmersson; Anders Broman; [2021]
   Keywords : VSM; Change Management; Soft and Hard aspects; functional layout; flexibility; SME; wood industry;

   Abstract : There is a rapid change in the current market that requires more customisation and higher quality for a lower price. For SMEs, it is a challenge to compete and develop the production system in this increasingly competitive environment. READ MORE

3. 2. Development of production layout : A proposal of Lean model for a manufacturing company by using Value Stream Mapping

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

   Author : Josefin Fransson; [2020]
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   Abstract : A general aim among manufacturing companies is to create a high value for the customer by using few resources and gain profit as a result. Tools and methods from Lean can be used for streamlining the production in order to achieve a resource-effective, flexible, and fast production process. READ MORE

4. 3. 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

5. 4. Production Development : Layout Project at Lundqvist Trävaru AB

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

   Author : Andreas Berglund; [2019]
   Keywords : Production Development; Prefabricated Building Kits; Layout Development; LEAN; Material Handling; Production Flow; Produktionsutveckling; Prefabricerade Byggsatser; Layoututveckling; LEAN; Materialhantering; Produktionsflöde;

   Abstract : The purpose of the master thesis has been to examine the production system at the company Lundqvist Trävaru AB and use the gathered information to create a layout suggestion together with a couple of improvement ideas. The thesis is the final part of the Industrial Design Engineering programme at Luleå University of Technology (LTU). READ MORE

6. 5. Analysis of material flow and simulation-based optimization of transportation system : The combination of simulation and Lean to evaluate and design a transportation system

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

   Author : Fredrik Vuoluterä; Oliver Carlén; [2018]
   Keywords : FACTS; simulation; AGV; transportation; system; lean; lean production; optimization; SMO; SBO; multi-objective; discrete; event; discrete-event; DES; simulation-based; material handling; kaizen; time study; simulering; optimering; transport; värdeflödesanalys;

   Abstract : The thesis has been performed in cooperation with a Swedish manufacturing company. The manufacturing site of the company is currently implementing a new machine layout in one of its workshops. The new layout will increase the product flow to another workshop on the site. READ MORE