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1. 1. 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

3. 2. Implementation of the Focused Improvement concept in outsourced production - A study at Tetra Pak's suppliers of Distribution Equipment

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Ola Bramstorp; [2011]
   Keywords : WCM; TPM; Focused Improvement; manual assembly system; supplier development; outsourcing; Tetra Pak; Distribution Equipment.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Problem description: Tetra Pak has started to develop their suppliers of Distribution Equipment in pursuit to regain control over quality and reducing lead-times. The next step in the development of suppliers has been identified as to spread Tetra Pak in-house capabilities in terms of World Class Manufacturing and the Focused Improvement pillar measures and procedures, which is focusing on systematically identify and eliminate target losses to enhance overall production efficiency. READ MORE