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  1. 21. Case Study: How is autonomation used to eliminate waste from a lean perspective in the Swedish mining industry?

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Fredrik Gransell; Sophie Ye Yan Gransell; [2017]
    Keywords : Mining lean waste elimination;

    Abstract : How autonomation is used to eliminate waste from a lean perspective in the Swedish mining industry is researched to determine how this important aspect is handled, both from a autonomation and lean perspective. Existing research and knowledge on this matter is limited and the research aim to fill this theory gap. READ MORE

  3. 22. What is the Real Cost of Purchasing? - A comparison between purchasing offshore and purchasing nearshore

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industriell Produktion

    Author : Johannes Gustafsson; Maria Alström; [2017]
    Keywords : cost management; nearshore; offshore; purchasing management; risk management; production; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The product price given when producing offshore is not the entire truth and more companies decide to move their offshore production nearshore (Stentoft et. al, 2016). To measure the actual cost of producing many more parameters than visible costs needs to be taken account for. READ MORE

  4. 23. Reliable communication in mine environments for autonomous vehicles

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för informations- och kommunikationsteknik (ICT)

    Author : Alessandro Tomasi; [2016]
    Keywords : vehicular communication; intelligent transport system; 802.11p; autonomous mining;

    Abstract : Automation in the mining industry has the potential to increase safety and productivity while improving working conditions. Ore transportation within the mine is a repetitive task which is well suited to be replaced by an autonomous mining vehicle operating around the clock. READ MORE

  5. 24. Chassis layout of an autonomous truck : A transportation concept for the mining industry

    University essay from KTH/Fordonsdynamik

    Author : Gabriél-André Grönvik; [2016]
    Keywords : Autonomous; cab-less; driver-less; dump truck; chassis layout; hauling; mining transportation; Autonom; hyttlös; förarlös; gruvbil; chassilayout; gruvtransport; undergjordsgruvor; dagbrott;

    Abstract : Autonomous driving might increase safety and profitability of trucks in many applications. The mining industry, with its enclosed and controlled areas, is ideal for early implementation of autonomous solutions. READ MORE

  6. 25. Green Wave for Zabrze - A Sustainable Mobility Strategy

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Mascha Lara Menny; Robert Rodriguez; Daniel Ssekatawa; Zygimantas Zabieta; [2016]
    Keywords : sustainability; Zabrze; transportation; mobility; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : We are a team of Environmental Management and Policy Master’s students at the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE), Lund University, Sweden. As part of our Strategic Environmental Development course we were invited by Madam Mayor of Zabrze, Ms. READ MORE