Essays about: "SMED thesis"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 10 essays containing the words SMED thesis.

  1. 6. Practical Implementation of Lean at Small and Young Companies

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industriell Produktion

    Author : Fredrik Hasselgren; [2018]
    Keywords : “Lean SME”; “Lean Small Company”; “Lean Manufacturing”; “Practical Lean Implementation”; “Lean Young Company”; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Introduction: This thesis aims to investigate how a small and young company can implement the management philosophy Lean. The thesis is designed as a literature study with two objectives. The first objective is to identify what Lean is and what its underlying tools, methods and principles are. READ MORE

  3. 7. Predicting the design relevant loadsin the engine mount systemat an early stage of thedevelopment process

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : KATRIN ENGEL; [2013]
    Keywords : chain of effects; engine mount system; maximum loads; load-predicting method; lastorsakande effekter; motorupphängning; maximallaster; lastgenererande metod;

    Abstract : I fordonsindustrin har det blivit allt viktigare att sänka processtider samt utvecklingskostnaderför att kunna bibehålla övertaget gentemot konkurrenterna. Det finns därför ett behov av attkontinuerligt se över både den övergripande produktutvecklingsprocessen samt subprocesser såsom konstruktionsprocesser av enskilda komponenter. READ MORE

  4. 8. Lean Implementation in Rosti AB : Improvement Opportunities and Challenges

    University essay from Kvalitetsteknik; Tekniska högskolan

    Author : Masoud Bahmai; [2012]
    Keywords : Lean production; Empowerment; Participation; mutual trust; Plastic molding;

    Abstract : Lean production has become a widespread production system to address the need of being more productive. Since three decades ago that some big automotive manufacturers started to adopt lean, many SME’s has adopt it and enjoy the outcomes. READ MORE

  5. 9. Developing Standardized Work in Casting Department : Case Study of Luvata Sweden AB Finspång

    University essay from Kvalitetsteknik

    Author : Jelena Kurilova; [2010]
    Keywords : Lean manufacturing; VSM; Waste Management; SMED; Visual Management; Standardized work sheets;

    Abstract : This thesis is one part of a lean project initiated by Luvata Sweden AB in Finspang casting department. The primary goal of that project is to increase the production efficiency, reduce costs and improve the quality of the copper coil. The aim of this thesis is to develop standardized work in casting department at Luvata Sweden AB Finspang. READ MORE

  6. 10. Lean Tools for Reducing Production Time and Satisfying Employees : A Case Study

    University essay from Institutionen för teknik och design

    Author : Buket Boztinaztepe; Fatih Canan; [2008]
    Keywords : Lean tools; 5S; SMED; Employee Satisfaction; Production Time;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to reduce the production time while providing employees satisfaction and the problem formulation for thesis is; -How can a company use its work area effectively in order to reduce production time while providing employee satisfaction? To answer problem formulation, proper lean tools were applied. Before implementing lean tools, the study started with a questionnaire to evaluate the effect of work area on employees. READ MORE