Essays about: "cross-training"

Found 4 essays containing the word cross-training.

  1. 1. Competence Development in a VUCA World: How to Make Employees Better Equipped for Handling VUCA

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Carolina Axelsson; Sofia Fröjelin; [2023]
    Keywords : VUCA; Competence Development; Flexibility; Agility; Adaptability; Multiple Perspectives; Growth Mindset; Self-awareness; Resilience; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Several researchers have approached the subject of VUCA and the challenges of operating in a VUCA world. However, previous research seldom addresses specifically how the work can be done or how these qualities and skills can be developed. READ MORE

  3. 2. Using Augmented Reality for cross-training in manufacturing to facilitate labor flexibility - A case study

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

    Author : Amanda-Karin Hedberg; Elin Mellberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Augmented Reality; Labor Flexibility; Cross-training; Operator Involvement;

    Abstract : The ability to be flexible will be of great importance to stay competitive as a manufacturing company, and the human operator is a key resource to rapidly respond to changes within manufacturing. Creating a cross-trained workforce where the operators have the ability to rotate between tasks is a strategy to increase the labor flexibility, which in turn can increase the manufacturing flexibility. READ MORE

  4. 3. Improving the processes in a warehouse : A case study

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)

    Author : Maria Mukhina; Kenneth Chah; Tingting Wang; [2015]
    Keywords : Value Stream Mapping; Warehouse Processes; Warehouse Management; Lean Warehouse; Benchmarking; Location of articles; Gemba; 5Whys;

    Abstract : Title: Improving the Processes in a WarehouseBackground: For warehouses to perform as efficiently and effectively as possible, helping companies maintain a high service level and react to market changes, continuous improvement is necessary. This is achievable through amongst other methods, the analysis of operations to identify wasteful activities and eliminate them. READ MORE

  5. 4. A Study of the Effects of Operational Time Variability in Assembly Lines with Linear Walking Workers

    University essay from JTH, Industriell organisation och produktion

    Author : Afshin Amini Malaki; [2012]
    Keywords : assembly system; discrete event simulation; cross training workers; walking worker assembly line; bowl phenomenon; operational time variability; coefficient of variation imbalance; arrangement of workers;

    Abstract : In the present fierce global competition, poor responsiveness, low flexibility to meet the uncertainty of demand, and the low efficiency of traditional assembly lines are adequate motives to persuade manufacturers to adopt highly flexible production tools such as cross-trained workers who move along the assembly line while carrying out their planned jobs at different stations [1]. Cross-trained workers can be applied in various models in assembly lines. READ MORE