Essays about: "Philosophy of Engineering"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 45 essays containing the words Philosophy of Engineering.

1. 1. LEAN In The Swedish Armed Forces

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

   Author : Nadia Al-Hakim; [2023]
   Keywords : Lean Philosophy; Lean Thinking; Military logistics; JIT; Lean; Försvarslogistik; JIT;

   Abstract : Date: 4th of June 2023 Level: Master thesis within Industrial Engineering and Management, Product and Process development – 30 credits. Institution: School of Innovation, Design, and Engineering at Mälardalen’s University Author: Nadia Al-Hakim Title: Lean in the Swedish Armed Forces Keywords: Lean Philosophy; Lean Thinking; Military logistics; JIT Research Question: What are the potential enablers and barriers to adapting the Lean philosophy in military logistics operations? Purpose: This study aims to investigate the potential challenges of implementing the Lean philosophy in the Swedish Armed Forces’ logistics. READ MORE

3. 2. Flexible project management in highly regulated railway signaling projects

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Teresa Talio; [2023]
   Keywords : Signalling; Railway; System development; Systems Engineering; Lean Philosophy; Stage-Gate Process; Signalering; järnväg; systemutveckling; systemteknik; Lean-filosofi; Stage-gate-processen;

   Abstract : Railway is a complex system, with many components that are linked with one another. If a failure occurs in a sub-system, it can affect the functionality and the safety of the whole. Signalling represents a crucial component of the railway system because it ensures safety, and it can optimize capacity on the lines. READ MORE

4. 3. Hack the Human : A qualitative research study exploring the human factor and social engineering awareness in cybersecurity and risk management among Swedish organizations.

   University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

   Author : Isak Andersson; Liza Bjursell; Isak Palm; [2023]
   Keywords : Cybersecurity; risk management; social engineering; risk appetite;

   Abstract : Background: With the rapid advancements in technology, cybersecurity has become a topic of great importance. However, the weakest link in cybersecurity programs is mainly due to human error. READ MORE

5. 4. Production Control in Underground Mines using Discrete EventSimulation

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematik

   Author : Carl Jonsson; Isak Falkman; [2021]
   Keywords : Production control; Discrete event simulation; LEAN; Simulation Methodology; DES; Cut and fill;

   Abstract : The optimization of production has come a long way in the last few years. From having to implement new production philosophies directly into the production, today you can simply build a simulation on the computer that can be used to test new solutions. This makes it cheaper and less time-consuming to improve production. READ MORE

6. 5. Value Stream Mapping as a Basis for Waste Removal in the Agri-Food Industry

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Ebba Almqvist; Mathilda Mellberg; [2021]
   Keywords : Value Stream Mapping; Lean manufacturing; Agri-food industry; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Background: The case company is a Swedish family-owned business, operating in the agri-food industry. Their philosophy is to develop, produce, and sell frozen products from the vegetable kingdom with a focus to be organic and convenient. READ MORE