Essays about: "lean manufacturing thesis smed"

Found 5 essays containing the words lean manufacturing thesis smed.

  1. 1. Simulation of Production Flow : A simulation-based approach to evaluate and optimize future production scenarios

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Gustaf Aurelius; Mattias Ingvarsson; [2019]
    Keywords : Simulation; Discrete Event Simulation; ExtendSim; Toyota Production System; Lean Manufacturing; Production flow; Dye-sensitized solar cell;

    Abstract : This master thesis is the last part of the master program Production Engineering and Management at the Royal Institute of Technology, KTH, in Stockholm. The thesis is conducted at Exeger Operations AB, in short Exeger. The company is in an expansion phase and wants to prepare for future production expansion. READ MORE

  3. 2. Equipment changeover reduction of a production line

    University essay from

    Author : Hansen Hansen; Henrik Ölmén; [2018]
    Keywords : SMED; Equipment Changeover; Lean; Set-up;

    Abstract : The growing competition for manufacturing companies is placing increased demand on fulfilling customer requirements with as high quality as possible as quick as possible. To meet the tougher competition, it is common that companies implement various tools and methods such as Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED). READ MORE

  4. 3. Practical Implementation of Lean at Small and Young Companies

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industriell Produktion

    Author : Fredrik Hasselgren; [2018]
    Keywords : “Lean SME”; “Lean Small Company”; “Lean Manufacturing”; “Practical Lean Implementation”; “Lean Young Company”; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Introduction: This thesis aims to investigate how a small and young company can implement the management philosophy Lean. The thesis is designed as a literature study with two objectives. The first objective is to identify what Lean is and what its underlying tools, methods and principles are. READ MORE

  5. 4. Developing Standardized Work in Casting Department : Case Study of Luvata Sweden AB Finspång

    University essay from Kvalitetsteknik

    Author : Jelena Kurilova; [2010]
    Keywords : Lean manufacturing; VSM; Waste Management; SMED; Visual Management; Standardized work sheets;

    Abstract : This thesis is one part of a lean project initiated by Luvata Sweden AB in Finspang casting department. The primary goal of that project is to increase the production efficiency, reduce costs and improve the quality of the copper coil. The aim of this thesis is to develop standardized work in casting department at Luvata Sweden AB Finspang. READ MORE

  6. 5. Lean Tools for Reducing Production Time and Satisfying Employees : A Case Study

    University essay from Institutionen för teknik och design

    Author : Buket Boztinaztepe; Fatih Canan; [2008]
    Keywords : Lean tools; 5S; SMED; Employee Satisfaction; Production Time;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to reduce the production time while providing employees satisfaction and the problem formulation for thesis is; -How can a company use its work area effectively in order to reduce production time while providing employee satisfaction? To answer problem formulation, proper lean tools were applied. Before implementing lean tools, the study started with a questionnaire to evaluate the effect of work area on employees. READ MORE