Essays about: "Work Systems: The Methods, Measurement and management of Work"

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1. 6. Levande arbetsmiljö : studier av analysmetodik för den visuella delen av arbetsmiljön

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

   Author : Tove Karlsson; [2014]
   Keywords : biokontor; grön arbetsmiljö; Grahns parkkaraktärer; miljöpsykologi; synvetenskap; kontorsbelysning; skolbelysning;

   Abstract : För att undvika en känsla av meningslöshet är det viktigt att arbetsmiljön känns levande. Vårt sensoriska system utvecklades i naturen och upplevelsen av livsmiljön förmedlas till 80 % av ljus. Dagens teknik ger helt nya möjligheter att skapa dynamiska ljusmiljöer, men såväl mätmetodiken som begreppsapparaten är dåligt utvecklad. READ MORE

3. 7. Streamlining Internal Supply Chain, based on mapping processes

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Eldan Kajevic; Joans Sjöberg; [2013]
   Keywords : Supply Chain Management SCM ; Streamlining Business Operations; Process Mapping; Performance Management System; Process Based Business Development PBBD ; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Context Background Globalisation, increasing product complexity, volatile demand, and financial crisis all put strains on the supply, processing, and distribution of goods. That’s why supply chain management has become the area to focus on to gain competitive advantages and reduce costs. READ MORE

4. 8. 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

5. 9. Towards guidelines for development of energy conscious software

   University essay from Institutionen för datavetenskap

   Author : Edward Carlstedt-Duke; Erik Elfström; [2009]
   Keywords : Low power; embedded; software design; MPARM; measurement technique; multicore;

   Abstract : In recent years, the drive for ever increasing energy efficiency has intensified. The main driving forces behind this development are the increased innovation and adoption of mobile battery powered devices, increasing energy costs, environmental concerns, and strive for denser systems. READ MORE

6. 10. Six Sigma Perspectives : In Academic World and Business Environment

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Ingenjörshögskolan

   Author : Bardia Alimohamadi; Nasrin Khorshidi; [2009]
   Keywords : six sigma; academic; business; framework; toolbox; training system; comparison; philosophy;

   Abstract : In beginning of 1980s, a majority of business sectors were suffering from high operating costs and inefficiencies which were a big loss to these sectors. These inefficiencies and lack of effectiveness were consequently producing high levels of customer dissatisfactions as well. READ MORE