Essays about: "kaizen"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 33 essays containing the word kaizen.

1. 1. Contextual variables influencing firm’s ability to sustain continuous improvement processes: A comparative case study of the European operations of a global mining company Graduate

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Kristina Mojzisova; [2022-08-18]
   Keywords : Continuous improvement; Kaizen; Critical failure factors; Context factors variables; Sustainability of continuous improvement; Mineral mining industry;

   Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this study is to analyze the contextual variables that affect sustainability of continuous improvement in the mineral mining industry and explain how (and if) they affect the critical failure factors of continuous improvement activities within the industry. Methodology: Comparative case study Findings: The findings of this research include a list of factors influencing the sustainability of continuous improvement within the mineral mining industry. READ MORE

3. 2. Towards Lean & Green production management in the pharmaceutical industry : A framework for E-VSM and Kaizen event prioritization through a systematic literature review and case study at AstraZeneca

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar produktionsutveckling (ML)

   Author : Nicholas Thorne; [2021]
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   Abstract : In order to pursure both environmental and operational targets to facilitate the sustainable transformation of the organization, manufacturers are increasingly incorporating Lean & Green (L&G) production management approaches. Environmental value stream map (E-VSM), which is one of the most well-known L&G tools, allows manufacturers to systematically document, visualize and analyse both environmental and operational performance indicators for each process within a value stream. READ MORE

4. 3. Lean and Industry 4.0 - Synergies and Challenges

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

   Author : Sebastian Rhawi; [2021]
   Keywords : Lean; TPS; Kaizen; Continuous improvement; Industry 4.0; Digitalization; Digital transformation; Digital Kanban; CPS; IoT;

   Abstract : The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship of two significant concepts withinthe manufacturing industry. Namely, the widely popular Lean production and the arising Industry 4.0. The lack of a common framework concerning their relationship requires further exploration, as stated by several researchers. READ MORE

5. 4. Improving Materials Supply Processes to Assembly Lines Through Toyota Production System and Lean Manufacturing

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för teknisk ekonomi och logistik

   Author : Patrik Östlund; [2020]
   Keywords : Lean manufacturing; Toyota production system; Operations management; Flow efficiency; Continuous improvements; Setup time reduction; Kanban system; Constructive research approach; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Purpose – TePe Munhygienprodukter AB (TePe) is moving the production facility designated their toothbrushes as part of their expansion phase. Not only do they face challenges due to a two-floor production, but also do they face efficiency and safety challenges in their materials flow. READ MORE

6. 5. Product Development of Material Supply : Implementation of Karakuri Kaizen

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

   Author : Yanni Porteiro Paraponiaris; Arturo Mateos Rodríguez; [2019]
   Keywords : Karakuri Kaizen; Volvo; Material Handling; Product Development; LCA; Low Cost Automation;

   Abstract : The industry 4.0 is continuously aiming to produce faster, increasing quality, and strictly using what is necessary to achieve efficiency enhancement. Within the wide list of methods used to reach this target, robot automation is usually used, although is expensive and rigid. READ MORE