Essays about: "competitive environment in manufacturing"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 92 essays containing the words competitive environment in manufacturing.

  1. 16. Organizational readiness for the implementation of robots in collaborative environments: a case study

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Anders Eriksson; Anes Music; [2021]
    Keywords : Cobot; Capabilities; Ergonomic; Cobot readiness; Cobot safety; Cobot assembly line; Industry 4.0.;

    Abstract : The concept Industry 4.0 brings several technologies that could be useful for the factories and manufacturers to become more competitive. One of these technologies is the robots in collaborative environments which operate fenceless together with the operators. READ MORE

  3. 17. Underlying motives affecting an original equipment manufacturer’s make-or-buy decisions in the reverse-flow of electric vehicle batteries

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Oscar Hjerm; Felix Drangel; [2021]
    Keywords : Capability; Make-or-buy; Electric vehicle battery; Case study; Ambiguity; Kapabilitet; Producera själv eller köpa; Elfordonsbatteri; Fallstudie; Osäkerhet;

    Abstract : Background: Electric vehicles have been getting increasing attention due to their possibility to deliver multiple environmental, social, and health benefits. This has started a technological shift from the traditional combustion engine towards electric vehicle batteries. READ MORE

  4. 18. Developing an optimization model to determine AGV fleet size given the capacity of machines and vehicles in the production industry

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Milad Zaher; Ale El Ghazzi; [2021]
    Keywords : AGV; FMS; AGV fleet size; Optimization; Machine capacity; Production; AGV; FMS; AGV fleet size; Optimering; Maskinkapacitet; Produktion;

    Abstract : Background: In the present competitive environment manufacturing firms have shifted their production from mass production to mass customization. In this line, a flexible manufacturing system (or FMS) has evolved to the changing requirements. READ MORE

  5. 19. Validating Discrete Event Simulation as a tool for short-term scheduling in dynamic environment

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar produktionsutveckling (ML)

    Author : Naga Venkata Someswara Chandra Peri; Lena Skog; [2021]
    Keywords : Short-term scheduling; Discrete Event Simulation; Dynamic environment; Steel manufacturing industry; Simulation based Optimisation; Kortsiktig schemaläggning; Diskret händelsestyrd simulering; Dynamisk miljö; Ståltillverkningsindustri; Simuleringsbaserad optimering;

    Abstract : In order for the companies to be competitive in today’s market, it is vital to adapt quickly to the market trends. The steady shift towards mass customization from mass production has been challenging many industries globally, which demands the use of digital tools and technologies in various areas to improve performance throughout the supply chain processes. READ MORE

  6. 20. Agile Implementation on Department Level - A Case Study of a Large Organization

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Kajsa Andersson; Emelie Steen Aune; [2020-07-22]
    Keywords : Agile Project Management; Large organization; Manufacturing industry; Facilitators; Challenges; Agile implementation;

    Abstract : As established organizations are trying to combat the fast-moving and turbulent business environment and remain competitive, they are becoming aware of the importance to become more flexible and adaptive to changes. Firms have started to realize that a way to achieve this is through the implementation of agile methods. READ MORE