Essays about: "Quality Management Philosophies"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words Quality Management Philosophies.

  1. 1. Simulation Driven Product Development : How it can be combined with Lean Philosophy to achieve increased product development efficiency

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Sara Johansson; [2012]
    Keywords : Simulation driven product development; Simulation driven design; Lean Product;

    Abstract : During the last decades the product lifecycle has been shortened and as a consequence the majority of manufacturing companies have focused on decrease the time to market. Several companies within the automotive industry have during the last years implemented Simulation Driven Product Development as a method to reduce lead time, increase quality and reduce development cost for their products. READ MORE

  3. 2. Settingup an ERPfree production system

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Benoît Rousseau; [2010]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Efficient information systems can nowadays be used in order to manage production lines, for all the aspects of the thing: planning, running the operations, quality management, cost control etc. During the last century, computer tools have allowed the creation of more and more complex systems, from basic systems to ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) that are today the spinal column of most big companies. READ MORE

  4. 3. From process selection to supplier selection : a case study about an accessory purchasing department exploring JIT and/or VMI process collaboration with their suppliers.

    University essay from Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Mette Eisensö; Liselott Dahl; [2007]
    Keywords : Just-in-time JIT ; ; Vendor Managed Inventory VMI ; ; supplier selection; ; Supply Chain Management;

    Abstract : For many retailers, manufacturers, and wholesalers, inventory is their single largest investments of corporate assets. Problems such as stock-outs and bullwhip effect due to sales fluctuation and poor visibility are normal for manufactures. READ MORE

  5. 4. Continuous Improvements towards lean manufacturing

    University essay from Institutionen för teknik och design

    Author : Marcus Gunnarsson; Linus Paulsson; [2005]
    Keywords : Continuous Improvements; Design; Management commitment; Education; Communication; Feedback; Measurements; Benchmarking; Recognition; Clear goals; Regeneration; Model; SED930; Ständiga förbättringar; Design; Ledningsengagemang; Utbildning; Kommunikation; Feedback; Mätningar; Benchmarking; Belöning; Klara mål; Förnyelse; Modell;

    Abstract : Konkurrenssituationen för dagens tillverkande företag har blivit allt hårdare, nya krav på högre kvalitet och lägre produktionskostnader krävs för att överleva på marknaden. Ett företag som slutar att utvecklas kommer snart att upptäcka att de inte är tillräckligt bra, Bergman & Klefsjö (2001). READ MORE

  6. 5. Utbytesprognoser av rotstående skog : en studie av ett datasystem för apteringssimulering samt prov att generera prognoser för tillämpning i produktionsplanering vid skogsförvaltning och sågverk

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Resource Management

    Author : Lars Fridh; [1999]
    Keywords : Utbyte; Prognos; Rotstående; Studie; Datasystem; Aptering; Simulering; Produktion; Skogsförvaltning; Sågverk;

    Abstract : Inom den svenska sågverksindustrin pågår idag en omdaningsprocess, i syfte att öka graden av kundorderstyrd produktion. Detta medför ökade krav på sågverkens förhandsinformation om råvarans beskaffenhet, med avseende på tirorets fördelning i diameter, längd och kvalitet. READ MORE