Essays about: "lean product development thesis"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 58 essays containing the words lean product development thesis.

1. 21. Introducing a Framework for Innovation Readiness Levels – A Framework to Evaluate Innovation Efforts

   University essay from KTH/Integrerad produktutveckling

   Author : Carl-Magnus Lunner; Emelie Worrmann; [2018]
   Keywords : Technology Readiness Level TRL ; Innovation process; Design Thinking; Lean Start-Up; The Innovators Method; Business Model Innovation; User-Centred Design; Technology Readiness Level TRL ; innovationsprocesser; Design Thinking; Lean Start-up; Innovators Method; affärsmodellsinnovation; användar-fokuserad design;

   Abstract : When developing new products, it is important to be able to evaluate their readiness as this helps organizations manage three major challenges of product development, performance, schedule, and budget. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) discovered this in 1990 and developed a nine-level framework to measure the progression of technology development, Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs). READ MORE

3. 22. Cost Based Prioritization of Overhaul Process Improvements

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Industriell Produktion

   Author : Martin Nilsson; [2018]
   Keywords : Cost model; Cost model system; Process improvement; Production development; Technology and Engineering; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This thesis was written in collaboration between Faiveley Nordic in Landskrona and the Division of Production and Materials Engineering at Lund University. It was set out to find improvements or cost reductions of the overhaul process at Faiveley. READ MORE

4. 23. Creativity and Efficiency in a Standardized New Product Development process : An exploratory case study in a global company

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för maskinteknik (MT)

   Author : Victor Svensson; [2016]
   Keywords : Creativity; Efficiency; Lean Product and Process Development; New Product Development; Standardization;

   Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to explore how the standardization of a New Product Development (NPD) process affects creativity and efficiency. The research was conducted on a case company through several interviews with employees connected to the process with various experience within the company. READ MORE

5. 24. Value maximization in product development through holistic design

   University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

   Author : Hernandez Mora Efrain Arturo; [2016]
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   Abstract : Entrepreneurship and startups are widely studied themes that have been the focus of plenty of literature in the last years. In this sense, different methodologies have been proposed in order to ensure a successful market entry for startups, being the lean startup concept considered as the most useful and promising. READ MORE

6. 25. Performance indicator design and implementation on semi-automated production lines : Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) philosophy adaptation

   University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

   Author : Quentin Fernandez; [2016]
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   Abstract : The context of fierce competition among industrial companies forces them to continuously improve their performances. The development of ‘Lean Manufacturing’ programs to fulfil this purpose brings out the popularity of the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE); a measurement tool assessing the productivity of an equipment depending on its availability, performance and quality. READ MORE