Essays about: "lean-it"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the word lean-it.

  1. 1. Exploring the factors influencing managers' decision to implement lean in their organizations : Perspective of Swedish manufacturing companies and lean consultancy firms

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Christoffer Lorentsson; Simon Swedlund; Kristina Mojzisova; [2018]
    Keywords : Lean; Strategic Decision Making; Lean implementation;

    Abstract : This thesis seeks to find out which factors affect the decision to implement “lean” within manufacturing firms, and thus to build on the theory of lean implementation-driving factors. The research problem addressed, is the lack of literature regarding driver factors for lean implementation, and the potential applicability of strategic decision making (SDM) literature to the subject. READ MORE

  3. 2. Setup time reduction by using lean and maintenance tools

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Albin Risfelt; [2016]
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    Abstract : In today’s society it is increasingly important for production companies to reduce waste during production to gain as much profit as possible. This leads to companies implementing techniques such as Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and lean to various degrees. READ MORE

  4. 3. A Systematic Literature Review and Industrial Evaluation of Incorporating Lean Methodologies in Software Engineering

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för programvaruteknik

    Author : Chaitanya Dwivedula; Anusha Choday; [2014]
    Keywords : Lean Methodology; Lean software development; lean software management; lean software engineering; Systematic literature review; literature review. ;

    Abstract : Context: Over the recent years, ‘Lean Software Development’ (LSD) has been emerging as a significant practice in the Software Industry. The inherent nature of ‘Lean’ to efficiently handle frequently changing customer needs by minimizing ‘Waste’ is a major success factor in practicing it in the context of ‘Software Engineering’. READ MORE

  5. 4. Lean leadership : the Toyota way in agricultural firms

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Christine Andersson; Hanna Andersson; [2014]
    Keywords : lean; agriculture; management; case study;

    Abstract : Swedish agricultural businesses are facing challenges in order to achieve long-term profitability. The opportunity to improve profitability and efficiency on farm level may be enhanced by management. One way to work with leadership is to use Lean. It is a management system that aims to improve competitiveness. READ MORE

  6. 5. Lean into your processes : The importance of getting to know your processes and the people involved

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Matilda Frid; Emelie Utterström; [2014]
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    Abstract : According to the lean philosophy there is always room for improvement in all processes, a process can always become better. Lean is about looking at a process from a holistic point of view, identifying areas where there is waste and find small improvements every day. READ MORE