Essays about: "lean production and kanban thesis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words lean production and kanban thesis.

  1. 1. Lean Warehousing

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

    Author : Sami Modaresi; Neda Thomsen; [2019]
    Keywords : Warehouse-optimization; Lean; Six-Sigma; Kanban; Kaizen;

    Abstract : This thesis is based on inspecting, presenting and defining Lean Warehousing. With applying this philosophy, it is possible to minimize the wastes and maximize productivity and affectability in the warehouses. Enrad is the company that locates in Borås and is the producer of industrial coolers and heaters. READ MORE

  3. 2. Material replenishment system

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

    Author : Stefan Andersson; Johan Elfvenfrost; [2016]
    Keywords : TPS; Lean Management; JIT; Kanban; Material Planning; MRP; ERP;

    Abstract : This thesis work has been written both for and in co-operation with the company IAC Group Gothenburg. The main purpose of the report is to find a new alternative material replenishment system which will improve the internal material flow and eliminate unnecessary work activities such as manual call offs. READ MORE

  4. 3. How to Achieve Lean by Creating Communication Flow and Keep the Capabilities from Lean Startup

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industriell Produktion

    Author : Kristoffer Berglind; [2016]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Lean principles are spreading from the manufacturing industry to public sectors and the service industry. Many attempts at implementing lean have failed. The aim of this thesis is to find methods to implement lean in the service industry. READ MORE

  5. 4. KANBAN Implementation from a Change Management Perspective : A Case Study of Volvo IT

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

    Author : Mahgol Amin; Tomomi Kubo; [2014]
    Keywords : Kanban; IT; Lean; Agile; Change; Organization; Communication; Volvo; Change Management; Change Steps;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to investigate and analyze the implementation process of KANBAN, a lean technique, into a section of Volvo IT (i.e. BEAT). The KANBAN implementation into BEAT when ‘resistance for change’ and ‘forces for change’ arise is also analyzed. READ MORE

  6. 5. 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