Essays about: "lean"

Showing result 41 - 45 of 848 essays containing the word lean.

  1. 41. Reaching Higher I4.0 Maturity in Lean-Driven Manufacturing Systems : A case study on the influencing factors in the selection and implementation of I4.0 technologies

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Erika Sandberg; Guðlaug Júlíusdóttir; [2022]
    Keywords : Industry 4.0 I4.0 ; Lean Manufacturing; Technology Selection; Technology Implementation; Manufacturing Organizations; Managerial Guidance; Industri 4.0 I4.0 ; Lean produktion; Val av teknologier; Implementering av teknologi; Tillverkningsföretag; Industriföretag; Ledarskapsstöd;

    Abstract : The new Industry 4.0 technologies have the potential to increase the operational performance of lean-driven manufacturing organizations, however, there is a lack of guidance on how to select and implement Industry 4.0 technologies which often leads to digital waste. READ MORE

  3. 42. 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

  4. 43. Sustainable HR Practices in Lean Manufacturing

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)

    Author : Mouayad Toron; [2022]
    Keywords : Sustainable HR practices; lean; lean manufacturing; lean transformation; Veolia-Hydrotec; training; employee retention;

    Abstract : The concept of lean manufacturing dates back to 1990 in the automobile industry. However, its principles were implemented in other industries as well. Lean is also about people; and sustainable HR practices play an important role in the success of lean transformation. This research examines how sustainable HR practices enhances lean manufacturing. READ MORE

  5. 44. Lean-Agile organization in test facilities and workshops

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

    Author : Jacob Kvarnmarker; Max Lorentzon; Linus Mårtensson; [2022]
    Keywords : agile; implementation; research and development; change management; corporate culture;

    Abstract : Introduction: This study was conducted at Volvo Cars’ R&D division to investigate how test facilities and workshops can implement an agile way of working. Three departments with different levels of agile implementation were therefore investigated to fulfill our purpose. READ MORE

  6. 45. A critical overview of the RFQ process of a Global Company

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Eric Toste; Muhammad Ahmed; [2022]
    Keywords : Request for quotation; Sourcing; Standardization; Transformation; Lean; Business strategy; Alignment; Framework; Benchmarking;

    Abstract : The increasing globalization has changed the dynamics of different functions within organizations. One function is procurement which has transformed from an operational to a strategic function. READ MORE