Essays about: "lean production"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 386 essays containing the words lean production.

  1. 16. Organising the internal transport to increase lift trucks utilisation : A case study at a large manufacturing company

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Meron Ogbatzion; [2022]
    Keywords : Internal transport; Lift trucks; Material handling; Lean; Transport waste; Time study;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to analyse the internal transport of a case company and develop a new approach to increase the utilisation rate of their lift trucks. The case study was conducted at a large manufacturing company in southern Sweden and limited to two of their production facilities, denoted PVT and Tage, with a total of 27 lift trucks. READ MORE

  3. 17. Evaluation of two different transport options for freight of heavy battery cells : a case study

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

    Author : Malin Andersson; Sara Fridhagen; [2022]
    Keywords : supply chain; sustainability; Lean; battery electric vehicle; transport; filling rate; truck; train; dangerous goods; tied-up capital;

    Abstract : With the change that is taking place in the automotive industry, where production goes from producing internal combustion motor vehicles (ICE) to battery electric vehicles (BEV), this will lead to an increase in transportation of batteries. Batteries are components that are heavy, expensive, and classified as dangerous goods, which means higher demands on transport. READ MORE

  4. 18. Improve Sustainability Performance of a Global Supply Chain : Proposal of LARGS framework and case study in Airinum

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar produktionsutveckling (ML)

    Author : Kei Sam Cheong; [2022]
    Keywords : LARGS; lean agile resilient green sustainable; supply chain management; SCM; carbon emission; LCA; sustainability performance; pandemic;

    Abstract : Leanness, agility, resilience, greenness, and sustainability of a supply chain are critical factors that organizations have to consider to increase the competitiveness of their supply chain. Lean & Green (L&G) practices have been proven to enhance performance related to sustainability when deployed. READ MORE

  5. 19. Facilitating quality management through data mining

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Innovation och produktrealisering

    Author : Tommy Dahlström; [2022]
    Keywords : Quality management; Knowledge work; Data mining; Machine learning; Process development.;

    Abstract : In this report, the topics of quality management, knowledge work, and Lean Six Sigma areexplored with the objective of identifying potential improvements that could be facilitated byData mining methods. With the purpose of exploring the topic of knowledge extraction fromfree-text data to support decision-making in manufacturing operations from a qualitymanagement perspective. READ MORE

  6. 20. Implementation of Industrial Internet of Things to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness

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

    Author : Christoffer Björklöf; Daniela Andrea Castro; [2022]
    Keywords : Industrial Internet of Things IIoT ; Industry 4.0; Smart Production; Smart factory; Cyber-Physical System CPS ; Overall Equipment Effectiveness OEE ; Data Value Chain; Challenges; Enablers;

    Abstract : The manufacturing industry is competitive and is constantly striving to improve OEE. In the transition to smart production, digital technologies such as IIoT are highlighted as important. IIoT platforms enable real-time monitoring. READ MORE