Essays about: "lean manufacturing change management"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 essays containing the words lean manufacturing change management.

  1. 1. Increasing process reconfigurability and quality in HMLV assembly lines using Industry 4.0 : A case study in the automotive industry

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

    Author : Dagvadorj Bazarkhuu; Evelina Dannert; [2023]
    Keywords : Reconfigurability; Industry 4.0; quality; assembly; High-Mix Low-Volume; HMLV; Rekonfigurerbarhet; Industri 4.0; kvalitet; montering; Hög-mix Låg-volym; HMLV;

    Abstract : The automotive industry is responsible for substantial emissions and is therefore transitioning to the new market of electromobility. With changing market conditions and uncertain demand, frequent product launches and customization are increasingly common. READ MORE

  3. 2. Lean-Agile organization in test facilities and workshops

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Jacob Kvarnmarker; Max Lorentzon; Linus Mårtensson; [2022]
    Keywords : agile; implementation; research and development; change management; corporate culture;

    Abstract : Introduction: This study was conducted at Volvo Cars’ R&D division to investigate how test facilities and workshops can implement an agile way of working. Three departments with different levels of agile implementation were therefore investigated to fulfill our purpose. READ MORE

  4. 3. Discrete Event Simulation for Optimization of Codependent Assembly Lines

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

    Author : Delal Acar; Hanna Tran; [2022]
    Keywords : discrete event simulation; optimization; waste elimination; manufacturing; takt time; production line; codependent; lean; discrete event simulation; optimisering; eliminering av slöserier; tillverkning; takttid; produktionslina; komplext flöde; lean;

    Abstract : This study is conducted at Scania, a globally leading company that manufactures trucks and delivers transport solutions to customers around the globe. In this study, the end flow of the chassi manufacturing was mapped in order to identify and eliminate wastes and bottlenecks, with the help of lean principles and discrete event simulation (DES) software. READ MORE

  5. 4. Planning of a Production layout for a Swedish manufacturing company : A case study at REHOBOT Rotex AB

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Produktionsutveckling

    Author : Akshay Shettennavar; Prajwal Yadav Prasanna Kumar; [2021]
    Keywords : Layout planning; Lean; Systematic layout planning; 8 waste; 5S; Visual Management; material handling; and material flow;

    Abstract : Plant layout is the heart of any production line because if the layout is not properly laid, there can be numerous consequences. Planning a layout for an SME is the most crucial and tedious job for a manufacturer because it is time-consuming and sometimes a costly process. READ MORE

  6. 5. Enablers and challenges during the early phases of Lean implementation

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

    Author : Oliver Söderlund; Charlie Antser; [2020]
    Keywords : Lean implementation; Challenges; Enablers; Organisational change;

    Abstract : The manufacturing industryis developing and the increase in sharp competition, is a result of globalization, therefore companies strive to increase their competitiveness. Lean is one of the methods that is regularly used within the traditional manufacturing companies but with the implementation of Lean, some studies show that the change will not stick if not the culture of the company is also changed. READ MORE