Essays about: "lean maintenance"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 35 essays containing the words lean maintenance.

  1. 21. Lean study on the maintenance division at Sandvik Coromant : Resource utilization of work procedures

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Fredric Sundin; Victor Svensson; [2014]
    Keywords : CBM; TPM; Lean; Maintenance;

    Abstract : Sandvik Coromant in Gimo, Sweden, is a world- leading supplier of tools and know- how for the metal cutting industry. This thesis was carried out on the maintenance division at the production plant producing tools for milling and drilling. READ MORE

  3. 22. Production control in hospital departments : Improving coordination through better optimization of IT-support tools at Astrid Lindgren Children´s Hospital, a Case Study at the Pediatric Oncology department

    University essay from KTH/Organisation och ledning

    Author : Robert Eriksson; Alexander Marklund; [2014]
    Keywords : Production; Production control; healthcare; hospital departments; Lean; IT; IT-support tools;

    Abstract : A challenge for healthcare organizations is that operational efficiency suffers from variation in production. This is because variation in healthcare is hard to predict and the methods and IT-support tools for handling variation are suboptimal. READ MORE

  4. 23. A Systematic Literature Review and Industrial Evaluation of Incorporating Lean Methodologies in Software Engineering

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för programvaruteknik

    Author : Chaitanya Dwivedula; Anusha Choday; [2014]
    Keywords : Lean Methodology; Lean software development; lean software management; lean software engineering; Systematic literature review; literature review. ;

    Abstract : Context: Over the recent years, ‘Lean Software Development’ (LSD) has been emerging as a significant practice in the Software Industry. The inherent nature of ‘Lean’ to efficiently handle frequently changing customer needs by minimizing ‘Waste’ is a major success factor in practicing it in the context of ‘Software Engineering’. READ MORE

  5. 24. Lean line layouts in highly automated machining environments : ensuring consideration to important aspects when designing line layouts

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

    Author : Karolina Vallander; Malin Lindblom; [2014]
    Keywords : Lean; machining line layout; teamwork; visualization; automation;

    Abstract : In order to create a machining line layout that supports the principles of lean a systematic approach is needed to ensure that a wide range of factors are taken into consideration. Despite this, many companies today design new layouts mainly considering delivery times of machines and equipment, and available space in the factory. READ MORE

  6. 25. Maintenance as a contributor in green production systems : Interviews with Volvo, Scania, and Dynamate

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

    Author : Metin Önder; [2014]
    Keywords : Lean; Green production; Maintenance; Environmental sustainability; Proactive mind-set; Sustainable maintenance; TPM; Lean Green Maintenance; Lifecycle inventory mapping;

    Abstract : This thesis reviews and analyses the potential impact of maintenance on the fulfilment of Green Production Systems. Overall aim is to highlight how maintenance may contribute to decreasing the environmental impact of production. READ MORE