Essays about: "Toyota Production System"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 35 essays containing the words Toyota Production System.

  1. 21. The Toyota Production System (TPS) : ett verktyg för att skapa effektiv och lönsam produktion

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Carl Johan Fries; [2012]
    Keywords : Effektivisering; Lean; Process; Production; System; Toyota; TPS;

    Abstract : Many companies are currently working to optimize and streamline their processes and production lines to achieve higher profitability. In increasingly competitive markets, companies are working to find solutions to increase the value of their production with such a small use of resources as possible. READ MORE

  3. 22. Measuring Performance : the use of Lean in IT services

    University essay from KTH/Industriell Management

    Author : Anton Engelholm; Johan Wiström; [2012]
    Keywords : Performance measurement; Lean IT; Lean; Lean services; Measuring Performance;

    Abstract : Lean has become a widespread concept within various industries. It originates from the production system at Toyota and focuses on maximizing customer value and eliminating waste. It has been adopted throughout industries as a consequence of stiffening competition and higher customer demands. READ MORE

  4. 23. Value Stream Mapping for SMEs: a case study

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Daan Smits; [2012]
    Keywords : Value Stream Mapping; Lean; SME; Small; Medium; Enterprises; Improvement; Performance; Lead time; delivery; reduction; case;

    Abstract : Due to a changing competitive environment, SMEs have to improve their production performance. A commonly applied philosophy to improve production performance is called lean thinking. This method, derived from the Toyota Production System, banishes wasteful activities while increasing the competitive strength and responsiveness of a company. READ MORE

  5. 24. Applying lean philosophy to the redesign of service delivery process : A case study in the telecommunication industry

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : yue zhu; [2012]
    Keywords : Lean; service process; value; waste; VSM; Optimization Focus Matrix;

    Abstract : Lean is an umbrella term for a powerful combination of techniques to maximize customer value by minimizing waste and achieving continuous flow through a sustainable culture of continuous improvement. The term ―lean is used in the U.S. for what was originally created as the "Toyota Production System" by the Japanese carmaker. READ MORE

  6. 25. Assembly line & Sub-Assmbly Stock process optimizations at "WTE Präzisionstechnik GmbH"

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Oliver Kirschey; [2012]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Decreasing takt times and frequently changing customer demands and customized products are the challenges of modern companies. To achieve these targets topics like increasing flexibility, decreasing the lead time and decreasing the lot size are just some of the measures companies work on to meet the customer demand. READ MORE