Essays about: "advantages of lean production"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 essays containing the words advantages of lean production.
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1. Batch sizing in production : A case study on batch sizing at the press lines at Volvo GTO in Umeå
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistikAbstract : Volvo GTO is currently interested in reducing their batch sizes at the press operation in Umeå. Where a large number of different cab parts are currently produced for trucks on two different production lines that interact with each other. READ MORE
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2. Planning of a Production layout for a Swedish manufacturing company : A case study at REHOBOT Rotex AB
University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, ProduktionsutvecklingAbstract : Plant layout is the heart of any production line because if the layout is not properly laid, there can be numerous consequences. Planning a layout for an SME is the most crucial and tedious job for a manufacturer because it is time-consuming and sometimes a costly process. READ MORE
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3. A conceptual model for VSM in a production system with paral-lel material flow : a case study of a SME in the wood industry
University essay from Jönköping UniversityAbstract : There is a rapid change in the current market that requires more customisation and higher quality for a lower price. For SMEs, it is a challenge to compete and develop the production system in this increasingly competitive environment. READ MORE
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4. Strategic Inventory Control in Capacity-Constrained Manufacturing Systems : Reviewing the tangible effect of applying multi-echelon optimization in a multi-product environment
University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomiAbstract : Firms today maintain complex supply chains containing many dependent stages to manufacture a product to the end customer. Here lies a dilemma, keeping extensive inventory generate higher customer satisfaction by enabling quick deliveries. This increase in inventory, however, comes at an increase in costs. READ MORE
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5. Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning
University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för innovation, design och teknikAbstract : Manufacturing industries used to develop their operation strategies focusing on the cost of manufacturing, high volume production, and stabilizing the customer demand. But due to advancements in technology and evolving customer needs, the market demand became highly volatile, dynamic and customers expected customization, low volume products, and faster deliveries. READ MORE