Essays about: "lean And Supply Chain Management"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 76 essays containing the words lean And Supply Chain Management.

1. 11. 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

3. 12. Strategic Inventory Control in Capacity-Constrained Manufacturing Systems : Reviewing the tangible effect of applying multi-echelon optimization in a multi-product environment

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

   Author : Jonathan Petersson; Pontus Nellgård; [2020]
   Keywords : Inventory Management; Inventory optimization; Lean manufacturing; Discrete event simulation; Industry 4.0; Lagerstyrning; Lageroptimering; Lean tillverkning; Simulering; Industri 4.0;

   Abstract : Firms today maintain complex supply chains containing many dependent stages to manufacture a product to the end customer. Here lies a dilemma, keeping extensive inventory generate higher customer satisfaction by enabling quick deliveries. This increase in inventory, however, comes at an increase in costs. READ MORE

4. 13. Critical factors when implementing Lean practices and Lean distribution for a micro company in the start-up phase

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

   Author : Amanda Ivars; Mathias Lundberg; [2019]
   Keywords : Lean; Micro Company; Start-up; Distribution Strategy; Implementation of Lean; SME; Logistics; JIT;

   Abstract : The aim for this study is to identify the critical factors for an implementation of Lean for a micro company in the start-up phase, as well as to identify which Lean practices that are most applicable for a distribution strategy in a micro company. The aim was divided into two research questions: • RQ1: Which factors of a Lean implementation is critical for a producing micro company in the start-up phase? • RQ2: How applicable are lean tools and practices for a micro company’s distribution strategy? The research approach used to answer the aim and research questions were a literature review and a case study. READ MORE

5. 14. Optimization of inbound value flow in a manufacturing company : A case study on the bullwhip effect

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/JTH, Logistik och verksamhetsledning

   Author : Eric Lindmark; Svenningsson Jakob; [2019]
   Keywords : Lean Process; Bullwhip Effect; Supply Chain Management; Continuous Improvement; System Perspective; Statistical Analysis;

   Abstract : Purpose – The purpose of the research is to explore how to reduce waste in value flows and to minimize the bullwhip effect within operations. To fulfill and answer the purpose of the research three questions of issue has been established: 1. What issues in value flows can be identified, regarding inbound and outbound flows? 2. READ MORE

6. 15. Adapting Value Stream Mapping to Circular Product Flows. : From Manufacturing to Equipment Rental.

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

   Author : CHRISTIAN STRÖM; [2019]
   Keywords : Value Stream Mapping; Warehouse Operations; Distribution Centre; Return Handling; Linear Regression and Lean.; Värdeflödeskartläggning; Lager Hantering; Distributions Center; Returhantering; Linjär Regression och Lean.;

   Abstract : The rise of the sharing economy is forcing industries to move from traditional take-make-waste economy towards circular ones (Schuttelaar & Partners, 2019). Along with the increasing influence of e-commerce, supply-chain collaboration and globalization has increased the pressure of warehouse operations and requires more efficient operations with the use of less resources thanever before (Frazelle, 2016). READ MORE