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  1. 1. Aggregating predictions of a yeast semantic segmentation model : Reducing a pixel classifier into a binary image classifier

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Ali Muquri; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The introduction of machine learning in clinical microbiology is important for aiding clinical laboratories with highly repetitive tasks that are fatiguing, error-prone, and require long employee training time due to the complex nature of the task. A challenging task that belongs to the subareas that need assistance is yeast detection in fluorescence microscopy where various yeast morphologies exist. READ MORE

  3. 2. Waste Analysis on a Production Line - A Case Study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industriell Produktion

    Author : Sanna Treptow; Déspina Karida; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable manufacturing systems; Sustainable production; Lean production; Just in Time Production JiT ; Kanban; Waste; Environmental Value Stream Mapping EVSM ; Production Performance Matrix PPM ; Key Performance Index KPI ; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This study aims to assist Swedish company Clemondo AB in reducing waste in production, where the goal is to determine where waste appears as well as make suggestions for potential improvements, which are presented as Key Performance Indices (KPIs) and minimized manufacturing costs. Citation chaining is used to retrieve extant literature, while other productions and process-related information are gathered through observations and discussions. READ MORE

  4. 3. 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. 4. Increasing sustainability performance in a SME : Focusing on lean and green

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Produktionsutveckling

    Author : Vigneshwar Harisekar; [2021]
    Keywords : Sustainability; lean and green; small and medium sized enterprises; SMEs; 5S; value stream mapping; Hållbarhet; mager och grön; värdeflödesanalys; 5S; Små och medelstora företag;

    Abstract : The SMEs are considered as the backbone of the country, they are contributing the biggest part of the country’s GDP (Gross domestic product). The SMEs are showing rapid growth and facing tough competition to satisfy the customer needs. READ MORE

  6. 5. Strategic Inventory Control in Capacity-Constrained Manufacturing Systems : Reviewing the tangible effect of applying multi-echelon optimization in a multi-product environment

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Jonathan Petersson; Pontus Nellgård; [2020]
    Keywords : Inventory Management; Inventory optimization; Lean manufacturing; Discrete event simulation; Industry 4.0; Lagerstyrning; Lageroptimering; Lean tillverkning; Simulering; Industri 4.0;

    Abstract : Firms today maintain complex supply chains containing many dependent stages to manufacture a product to the end customer. Here lies a dilemma, keeping extensive inventory generate higher customer satisfaction by enabling quick deliveries. This increase in inventory, however, comes at an increase in costs. READ MORE