Essays about: "functional lean"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 essays containing the words functional lean.

  1. 1. Reaching Higher I4.0 Maturity in Lean-Driven Manufacturing Systems : A case study on the influencing factors in the selection and implementation of I4.0 technologies

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Erika Sandberg; Guðlaug Júlíusdóttir; [2022]
    Keywords : Industry 4.0 I4.0 ; Lean Manufacturing; Technology Selection; Technology Implementation; Manufacturing Organizations; Managerial Guidance; Industri 4.0 I4.0 ; Lean produktion; Val av teknologier; Implementering av teknologi; Tillverkningsföretag; Industriföretag; Ledarskapsstöd;

    Abstract : The new Industry 4.0 technologies have the potential to increase the operational performance of lean-driven manufacturing organizations, however, there is a lack of guidance on how to select and implement Industry 4.0 technologies which often leads to digital waste. READ MORE

  3. 2. Improving Material Flows By Production Layout Conversion : A case study within the automotive industry

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Logistik och verksamhetsledning

    Author : Björn Holmdahl; [2022]
    Keywords : Cellular layout; Functional layout; Manufacturing; Material flow; Muda; Lean manufacturing; Production Layout; Value Stream Mapping VSM ; Continuous improvements;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to investigate how material flows can be more efficient through the conversion from a functional-layout to a cellular-layout. The study wants to clarify how the production layout conversion can be used by organizations who are currently utilizing the functional production layout to become more efficient. READ MORE

  4. 3. Understanding and improving quality in firm recruitment processes : A case study

    University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Anastasiia Tsarenko; Divyashree Krishnamurthy; [2021-11-30]
    Keywords : Human Resource; Human Resource Management; Strategic Human Resource Management; Business Process; Lean Six Sigma; Data-Driven Management; Automation;

    Abstract : Nowadays, digitalization enables automation of manual work and repetitive tasks. This transformation facilitates higher exploitation of intellectual human resources within allocated working hours. In addition, intellectual demand for making a venture successful grows exponentially, requiring cross-functional intellectual inputs. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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 University

    Author : Erik Helmersson; Anders Broman; [2021]
    Keywords : VSM; Change Management; Soft and Hard aspects; functional layout; flexibility; SME; wood industry;

    Abstract : 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

  6. 5. Fostering Proactiveness in Data-Driven Matrix Organizations : A Study of Alfa Laval's Distribution Center in Tumba

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Johanna Falkenstrand; Camilla Lemos; [2019]
    Keywords : Functional silos; reactive work; matrix organization; spare parts; Lean Six Sigma; decisionmaking process; Funktionella silos; reaktivt arbete; matrisorganisation; reservdelar; Lean Six Sigma; beslutsfattandeprocess;

    Abstract : Globalization has increased the complexity of the business world, as it adds new dimensions to companies’ operations, such as global suppliers and customers, and competition from global actors. To handle the complexity, companies are pressured to become more data-driven to be able to measure and align their operations, and create possibilities for efficiency and competitiveness [Skjott-Larsen etal. READ MORE