Essays about: "identifying waste"

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1. 16. UpYours : Translating Human Values To Design Features In Digital Platform

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

   Author : Maida Sijaric; [2022]
   Keywords : Application; Circular economy; Consumers; Human-computer interaction; Incentives; Interaction design; Values; Platform; Sustainability; Upcycling;

   Abstract : This paper introduces the application UpYours as a way to investigate how the field of Interaction Design can be utilized in three ways: 1) propose a waste management solution; 2) facilitate an easier upcycling process to enhance the potential of individual upcycling; 3) raise awareness and shift consumers' perspectives about unwanted items. The design process, a modified version of the double diamond, of creating this digital prototype is used for an Interaction Design evaluation. READ MORE

3. 17. Closing the loop of human waste: can eco-innovation be the key? Findings from the case study of the LooPi urinal

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Maricruz Vargas Esquivel; [2022]
   Keywords : eco-innovation; eco-toilet; wastewater reuse; circular economy; Vienna; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : The Circular Economy (CE) primary goal is to be capable of "closing the loops" in processes by changing the idea of resources and waste. Eco-innovation ("the introduction of any new or significantly improved product (good or service), process, organizational change or marketing solution that reduces the use of natural resources (including materials, energy, water, and land)" could be a way to encourage industries to develop more solutions with "closed-loop" systems. READ MORE

4. 18. Suitability of Industry 4.0 Technologies for Improving Dental Implant Production.A Preparatory Study at Nobel Biocare

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

   Author : Marcus Malm; Benjamin Sahlin; [2022]
   Keywords : Industry 4.0; Suitability; Medical Equipment Industry; Dental Implants;

   Abstract : Nobel Biocare is a world-leading manufacturer of innovative dental solutions. The company has two production facilities in Karlskoga specified for producing dental implants and abutments to customers like dentists, dental technicians and their patients. READ MORE

5. 19. Reducing non-value-added time in virtual meetings : A case study at Lynk & Co

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

   Author : Rasmus Arvidson; Albin Genberg; [2022]
   Keywords : Virtual meetings; Non-value-added time; Waste; Rapidly growing startup; Virtuella möten; Icke-värdeskapande tid; Slöserier; Snabbt växande startup;

   Abstract : The Covid-19 pandemic resulted in organizations rapidly shifting from physical- to virtual meetings to keep their business going. However, with this came challenges and efficiency problems that organizations were not aware of. READ MORE

6. 20. Improving Warehouse Picking Performance by Using Contextual Factors and Lean Practices: A Design Science Study at Tetra Pak

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Jennifer Andersson; [2022]
   Keywords : Warehousing; Lean; Picking; Performance; Production Warehouse; Contextual Factors; Value Stream Mapping; Bottlenecks; Wastes; Design Science; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Problem Description: As warehouses play an important role in the supply chain and are vital for the success of a company, it is important that they operate efficiently. Thus, Tetra Pak wants to increase their picking efficiency for their production warehouse by identifying and solving bottlenecks and wastes that decreases the performance. READ MORE