Essays about: "PDCA"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 39 essays containing the word PDCA.

1. 21. IMPLEMENTATION MODEL TO AN ANDON SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/JTH, Industriell organisation och produktion

   Author : David Westin; Viktor Ragnmark; [2015]
   Keywords : Andon;

   Abstract : Purpose – The purpose of this thesis is to develop an implementation model to an Andon system, which makes the implementation efficient and effective on a vehicle manufacturing assembly line. In order to conduct this, the purpose was broken down to three research questions.  1. How can the Andon system at an assembly line be designed?  2. READ MORE

3. 22. Maintenance as a contributor in green production systems : Interviews with Volvo, Scania, and Dynamate

   University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

   Author : Metin Önder; [2014]
   Keywords : Lean; Green production; Maintenance; Environmental sustainability; Proactive mind-set; Sustainable maintenance; TPM; Lean Green Maintenance; Lifecycle inventory mapping;

   Abstract : This thesis reviews and analyses the potential impact of maintenance on the fulfilment of Green Production Systems. Overall aim is to highlight how maintenance may contribute to decreasing the environmental impact of production. READ MORE

4. 23. A model to increase profit by optimizing the production process within a cutting station: A case study

   University essay from Institutionen för maskinteknik (MT)

   Author : Anton Petersson; Peter Hallberg; [2013]
   Keywords : Improvement model; PDCA; IDEA; DMAIC; Lean Production; profitability; optimization; cutting; production process; Förbättringsmodell; PDCA; IDEA; DMAIC; Lean Production; lönsamhet; optimering; skärande bearbetning; produktionsprocess;

   Abstract : Studies have shown that it is necessary for manufacturing industries, in order to stay competitive and increase the profitability, to work with optimizations and continuous improvements of processes. Existing models and philosophies aiming for this, such as PDCA (Plan Do Check Act), IDEA (Investigate Design Execute Adjust), DMAIC (Define Measure Analyze Improve Control), and Lean Production, are either ambiguous or only focusing on one specific area or field. READ MORE

5. 24. Improving facility layout & logistics to increase the material flow efficiency

   University essay from Institutionen för maskinteknik (MT)

   Author : Dino Besic; [2013]
   Keywords : logistics; internal logistics; transportation; material handling; model development; MCDM; PDCA; Lean; facility layout; continuous improvements; logistik; intern logistik; transporter; materialhantering; modellutveckling; MCDM; PDCA; Lean; anläggningsplanering; förbättringsarbete; ständiga förbättringar;

   Abstract : When the internal logistics of a company is in a well working condition, the manufacturing process is more efficient and a more efficient material handling process can be developed. A company with the interest of decreasing internal material handling is Scapa Bedding AB, a middle size bed manufacturer situated in Rydaholm, Sweden. READ MORE

6. 25. A model to continuously and cost-effectively improve the quality of a management system within trading business: A case study

   University essay from Institutionen för maskinteknik (MT)

   Author : Frida Delin; Jessica Karlsson; [2013]
   Keywords : Management system; Quality; Continuous improvement; Cost-effectiveness; Supply chain;

   Abstract : To stay competitive on today’s market and satisfy the constantly increasing customer requirements, working with continuous and cost-effective improvement is a requirement. The purpose of this thesis is to develop a model to continuously and cost-effectively improve the quality of a management system within trading business, taking the environmental aspect and impact of organizational changes up on personnel in consideration. READ MORE