Essays about: "Master Thesis six sigma"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words Master Thesis six sigma.
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1. Impact of Lean Six Sigma on Sustainability: Relationships and framework for their integration.
University essay from Lunds universitet/ProduktionsekonomiAbstract : Problem definition Nowadays society is very concerned with sustainability. Companies try their best to meet sustainability customers’ expectations and regulations. The adoption of Lean and Six Sigma could bring sustainability improvements, but it is not clear how these three areas are combined and how they are currently addressed by companies. READ MORE
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2. Simulating production risk at Volvo Powertrain - Developing a simulation tool for decision making
University essay from Lunds universitet/FörpackningslogistikAbstract : How can a small fire at a subcontractor in the USA lead to a multimillion dollar loss at a Swedish telephone company, and how can a single machine breakdown lead to a complete production stop at a production company? With today logistics and production trends, where terms such as Lean Production, Six Sigma, 5S, and World Class Manufacturing are used every day, production companies are introducing streamline production facilities and supply chain where goods and raw material are delivered just in time, where buffer zones are reduced, and where suppliers are reduced to a single source. These are trends that strengthen companies’ competitiveness, but it also makes companies more vulnerable to risk events. READ MORE
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3. 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)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
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4. Design for Service
University essay from Akademin för innovation, design och teknikAbstract : The service department at ABB Robotics has low influence over product development projects at the R&D department. This low influence often results in that the R&D department develops products that are not optimal constructed and designed, to facilitate a good repair and planned maintenance process. READ MORE
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5. Implementation of Design for Six Sigma on Mass Customization Companies
University essay from KTH/Industriella informations- och styrsystemAbstract : The role of quality control is to correctly translate customers´ requirements into materialized products to achieve customers’ satisfaction. Today Product Development Process (PDP) becomes the stage to improve and to obtain successful products. READ MORE
