Essays about: "lean production"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 386 essays containing the words lean production.

  1. 11. 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. 12. Supply Chain Disruptions as a Consequence of Covid-19 - A case study to investigate how a global pandemic affects a multinational manufacturing company from a supply chain perspective

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Frida Thomsen; Fhilip Najim; [2022-08-04]
    Keywords : Supply Chain Management; Covid-19; Crisis Management; Supplier Management; JIT; Disruptions;

    Abstract : Background and problem description: The business landscape becomes increasingly more uncertain and competitive which requires organizations to adapt and configure their operations in more complex ways. After the Covid-19 pandemic, it has become clear that the entire world is susceptible to crises of substantial magnitudes. READ MORE

  4. 13. Development of Unloading Station by Concept Generation and Ergonomic Evaluation

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematik

    Author : Alex Kauppi; [2022]
    Keywords : Product development; Scania; Ergonomics in production; SES RAMP; Workers collective; Lean;

    Abstract : This thesis presents a product development project done at Scania Ferruform in Luleå. The process that was used is called Stage-Gating which means that the project is divided into gates. READ MORE

  5. 14. A Mixed-Methods Explanatory Analysis Embracing Modularisation, Lean, Organisational Collaboration and Communications for Lead Time Reduction

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Patrik Flygare; Thomas Danielsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Modularisation; Lean; Organisation; Mixed methods; Abductive; Complexity; DFA; CODP;

    Abstract : Customers' demand and more customisable products create challenges for companies that need a higher degree of flexibility in their processes to handle the variation. A modular product architecture helps companies customise their product by swapping and sharing components, simultaneously adapting mass production strategies to reduce cost and production time. READ MORE

  6. 15. Green and Circular Capital Investments in Production Industry

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar produktionsutveckling (ML)

    Author : Filip Magnusson; [2022]
    Keywords : Green design; Capital investment design; Production system design; Circular investments; Grön design; Design kapitalinvesteringar; Design produktionssystem; Cirkulära investeringar;

    Abstract : As the concept of sustainability and environmentalism is growing due to new customer demand and regulations, production industry is facing extreme challenges in rethinking their processes and implement sustainability measures. Several companies are taking reactive measures where changes are made on the shopfloor in form of altered operations. READ MORE