Essays about: "Slack"

Showing result 41 - 45 of 57 essays containing the word Slack.

  1. 41. Applying lean approaches within product development : Enabler or disabler for combining efficiency and creativity?

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Robert Bergqvist; Max Helander; [2013]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Det här examensarbetet har skrivits på institutionen Integrerad Produktutveckling på Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan (KTH). Studien har fokuserat på hur lean kan appliceras inom Forskning & Utveckling (FoU) och vilka effekter det ger på kreativitet och effektivitet. READ MORE

  3. 42. Improving robustness of ITER maintenance schedules

    University essay from Institutionen för datavetenskap (DV)

    Author : Pepijn Schoen; [2013]
    Keywords : Remote Handling; robustness; domain specific languages;

    Abstract : In the experimental ITER fusion reactor, currently under construction in Cadarache, France, components close to the plasma will get activated and contaminated over time. Therefore, these components will need to be maintained remotely in a so called hot cell facility. READ MORE

  4. 43. An investigation of the dual priorityscheduling paradigm

    University essay from Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Gabriel Campeanu; [2012]
    Keywords : Dual Priority Scheduling; Real-time Systems;

    Abstract : Real-time computing paradigm is being pervasively deployed in many critical and non-critical applicationssuch as aerospace and telecommunication systems. Most of these systems employ a preemptiveFixed Priority Scheduling (FPS) policy to schedule real-time tasks. READ MORE

  5. 44. Critical Success Factors for Innovative Performance of Individuals - A Case Study of Scania

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Charlotte Möller; Madeleine Wahlqvist; [2012]
    Keywords : Innovation; Critical Success Factors; Innovative performance; Scania; Motivation; Creativity; Innovative features; Assignment; Time for innovation; Collaboration; Managerial practices.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The competitive corporate environment of today, as marked by continuous changes and enhanced global competition, forces companies to constantly adapt their current business activities and increasingly excel. Innovation is considered a critical imperative in order to respond to these increased competitive threats. READ MORE

  6. 45. Competencies, Market Knowledge, and Size: How Gazelles Grow Throughout Recessions

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Markus Danell; Sebastian Friedl; [2012]
    Keywords : Gazelles; Recession; Size; Competencies; Market Knowledge;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to find out how small successful companies; "gazelles", achieve sustainable growth throughout a recession. We (a) search for important factors, (b) find theoretical explanations for these factors, and (c) anchor our explanations to a selection of cases to further explain how and why these factors are important during a recession. READ MORE