Essays about: "lean in shipping"

Found 5 essays containing the words lean in shipping.

  1. 1. Improving the packaging of Crosslaminated timber : A master thesis that examines the environment and methods at Martinsons Såg, Bygdsiljum

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

    Author : Viktor Berglund; [2018]
    Keywords : Flow optimisation; Lean; OWAS; Working conditions; Throughput improvement; Waste flow;

    Abstract : This thesis is the final assignment for the program master of science in Industrial Design Engineering at luleå university of technology. The timespan is September of 2017 and early January 2018 and is equivalent to 30 high school credits. The work was performed at Martinsons Såg in Bygdsiljum, Sweden. READ MORE

  3. 2. Evaluating the Strategic Benefits of the ITS Implementation at the Värta Port

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Eric Andersson; [2018]
    Keywords : Strategic project evaluation; lean in shipping; transport; competitive advantage; Lean i transportsektorn; Strategisk projektutvärdering; Konkurrensfördel.;

    Abstract : When City of Stockholm wanted to build apartments on land used and controlled by Ports of Stockholm a project was initiated with the purpose of accommodating this request. The project meant that one of the piers at the Värta Port was expanded and the ITS system was implemented at said pier. READ MORE

  4. 3. Streamlining tool design and manufacturing process for blancing and function test equipment to a propeller hub assembly

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap och fysik

    Author : Jimmy Vestlund; [2014]
    Keywords : Modular Function Deployment; Lean; Lean Product Development; Product Architecure; Cross Functional Process Map; Value Stream; Concurrent Engineering; Product Improvement;

    Abstract : Rolls-Royce AB in Kristinehamn, Sweden, part of Rolls-Royce Marine, is a leading developer and supplier of water jet and propeller based propulsion equipment. Its low volume production series and wide product variety offered to its customers along with an increasingly competitive market has entailed an increased demand on both delivery time and cost reductions. READ MORE

  5. 4. Defining Improvement Areas & Reducing the Waste - With Lean production philosophy & tools

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Frédéric Åslund; [2013]
    Keywords : Lean; Material handling; Value Stream Mapping; gap; waste reduction; material supply; visualization; flexibility; quick changeover; assembly line; kitting; Kanban and work organization; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : FTRTIL is rapidly expanding on the Indian market after initiatives by the Indian government to increase the number of rolling trains. FTRTIL is today experiencing a greater demand for their products. Meanwhile are they also planning to expand their product range with new introductions. READ MORE

  6. 5. Lean Warehousing - Gaining from Lean thinking in Warehousing

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Martin Tostar; Per Karlsson; [2008]
    Keywords : Lean Warehousing; Warehousing; ABC-analysis; Heijunka; Lean Thinking; Technological sciences; Teknik; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This master thesis has been written during the autumn of 2007 and in the month of January 2008. It investigates how the Lean philosophy can be used in Warehousing businesses. Further it gives example of tools that can help Warehousing companies to become Leaner in their business. READ MORE