Essays about: "productivity improvement in a industry"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 48 essays containing the words productivity improvement in a industry.

  1. 11. Lean and Industry 4.0 - Synergies and Challenges

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

    Author : Sebastian Rhawi; [2021]
    Keywords : Lean; TPS; Kaizen; Continuous improvement; Industry 4.0; Digitalization; Digital transformation; Digital Kanban; CPS; IoT;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship of two significant concepts withinthe manufacturing industry. Namely, the widely popular Lean production and the arising Industry 4.0. The lack of a common framework concerning their relationship requires further exploration, as stated by several researchers. READ MORE

  3. 12. Improvement of Value Stream Mapping and Internal Logistics through Digitalization: A study in the context of Industry 4.0

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

    Author : Sahira Sultan; Aida Khodabandehloo; [2020]
    Keywords : Value Stream Mapping; VSM; Internal Logistics; Digitalization; Industry 4.0; Lean Manufacturing; Production System;

    Abstract : Traditional value stream mapping (VSM) is used to identify non-value-added (NVA) activities in lean production systems. However, VSM lacks flexibility and responsiveness due to its static nature, which limits its usage in complex and flexible production environments. READ MORE

  4. 13. Value Stream Analysis of Online Deliveries at Ecommerce Department in a Logistic Company

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Produktionsutveckling

    Author : Raghunandan Bangalore Rajanna; Harvind Prasad Nallaye karthikeyan; [2020]
    Keywords : Lean Production; Value Stream Mapping; Value stream analysis; Material and Information Flow; Cycle Time; Lead Time;

    Abstract : Lean production is one of the proven approaches for identifying and eliminating the activities that do not add value to the customers and delivering and provide the best possible quality service to customers. Implementation of lean is deemed to be feasible in any organization regardless of its size or industry background. READ MORE

  5. 14. Digital strategy in the wood supply chain

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för informatik

    Author : Erik Gullberg; [2020]
    Keywords : wood industry; supply chain; digital innovation; strategy; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : To be ready for new as well as current digital innovations, organisations need to have a digital strategy in place. This study examines organisations within the Swedish wood supply chain and evaluates their current digital strategies. READ MORE

  6. 15. Organizing municipal procurement of civil works and the perceived conditions for promoting innovation

    University essay from KTH/Ledning och organisering i byggande och förvaltning

    Author : Mayowa Alaiya; [2020]
    Keywords : Public procurement; municipal procurement; innovation; public organizing; interprofessional collaboration; Offentlig upphandling; innovation; samarbete; offentlig organisering;

    Abstract : Construction research brings attention to the persistent efficiency and productivity issues in the industry which often are related to a lack of innovation in the sector. To tackle these issues, considerable research has been focused on improved procurement practices, as it is seen that choosing the optimum procurement strategy can promote the development of innovative solutions, thereby resulting in improved efficiency and productivity in the sector. READ MORE