Essays about: "Umbrella organization"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 28 essays containing the words Umbrella organization.

  1. 21. 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

  3. 22. Supply Chain Inventory Control-Methods for Coordination and Evaluation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Henrik Håkansson; Adam Åkerman; [2011]
    Keywords : Customer The ones utilizing the services provided by the Service Organization. In most cases not the same people buying the services. Daily Management Short-term and operative management; not necessarily conducted on a daily basis; but generally referred to as Daily Management. Enterprise Sibling companies found under the same company umbrella; whose employees are the Service Organization’s customers. Errand A matter; sent in by the customer; for HRSC to solve. Consists of either an order or a question. HRSC Human Resources Support Centre. KPI Key Performance Indicator; measuring vital activities within an organization. “A More Efficient Service Organization” An ongoing project within the Service Organization; aiming at creating an environment in which continuous improvements are embedded in the organizational culture. Payroll PA Payroll and Personal Administration. Process within HRSC; and consequently; the Service Organization responsible for the salary disbursement and solving non-salary related errands. PSM Production Safety Matrix. Tool traditionally used within the manufacturing industry to log occurring process problems; and thereby; identifying problem- and improvement areas. SLA Service Level Agreement between buyer and the Service Organization. Specifies what kind of services that are to be included in the value offer and to what price. Service Organization The object of study and client-company. Is part of a larger group of enterprises; and responsible for delivering support services to those.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background As a part of the Service Organization’s earlier initiated and at the moment on-going project; “A more efficient Service Organization”, daily management has been identified as playing a major part. The starting-point for this has been to gain insight into how the Service Organization is actually performing and how it would be possible to measure, follow-up and visualize this performance. READ MORE

  4. 23. Building international brand through promotional Strategy: A case study of MEC: Active Engagement in Bangladesh.

    University essay from Institutionen för teknik och samhälle

    Author : Md. Kamrul Hasan; Rabia Khan; [2011]
    Keywords : Brand; Branding; Brand equity; Brand identity; international branding; Brand building tools; promotion; advertising; digital media; corporate brand; umbrella brand;

    Abstract : Background: The brand embodied a set of values and attributes which were appropriate, which stimulated consumer interest, which distinguished brand from others and created a unique piece of property for its owners. From marketing point of view, brands are the means that consumers use to distinguish products and services based on essential and non-essential attributes and they are a source of business’s differential advantage. READ MORE

  5. 24. EU Competition Law in the Automotive Industry

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : David Bildtsén; [2010]
    Keywords : Konkurrensrätt; EG-rätt; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The automotive industry is an oligopoly and the ten largest manufacturers account for close to 80% of the overall global production. The major markets of Europe, Japan and North America, have stagnated and remain stable and this has transformed the industry into a business of high costs and low margins. READ MORE

  6. 25. Mobility Services for Drivers with Medical Conditions : Lessons learned from a study of the change in mobility services provided in Sweden in 1998 compared to 2007

    University essay from Nordiska ministerrådet/Nordic School of Public Health NHV

    Author : Anna-Stina Ponsford; [2008]
    Keywords : Automobile; Stroke; Driving Assessment; Mobility; Rehabilitation;

    Abstract : Background. The Swedish government states that participation and influence are among the most fundamental prerequisites of public health. READ MORE