Essays about: "six sigma problems"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 17 essays containing the words six sigma problems.

  1. 6. Integrating Value Stream Mapping and DMAIC Methodology : A Case Study at TitanX

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : Philip Gremlin; [2016]
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    Abstract : Value stream mapping (VSM) is a commonly used Lean tool which is appropriate when examining the current state of a process to identify improvement opportunities in the form of wastes. VSM can be helpful in identifying activities that do not create value for the customer which makes it possible to reduce the non-value adding activities and create a more efficient process. READ MORE

  3. 7. Creating a framework for quality improvements at Teenage Engineering

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Albin Kahn; Jonas Svenhard; [2015]
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    Abstract : I dagens teknikorienterade samhälle ses en stadigt ökande efterfrågan av elektroniska produkter. Detta har lett till att många mindre företag har kunnat hitta sin nisch och slå sig in på marknaden. Små företag har sällan ekonomin att ha en egen produktion och förlitar sig därför ofta på outsourcing för att få ner konstnaderna. READ MORE

  4. 8. Lean cell implementation in high mix, low volume manufacturing

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Björn Ljunggren; [2013]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This thesis was conducted at Enics manufacturing unit in Västerås. This site employs 360 people out of a total of 2400 globally. The site produces electronics and is specialised toward low volumes and spare parts. The site has problems with high inventory levels, long lead times and less than preferred service level towards customers. READ MORE

  5. 9. APPLYING INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGIES TO HEALTHCARE : Considering opinions from healthcare organizations’ staff regarding potential problem areas

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Amador Gacias Llobera; [2012]
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    Abstract : The recent delicate economic situation has contributed to the fact that several of the existing industrial management techniques, initially conceived in order to improve manufacturing enterprises’ efficiency, have gained popularity not only within the industrial field, but also in the services sector. In that context, healthcare is facing a complicated situation on account of a reduction of resources and an increase of incoming patients. READ MORE

  6. 10. Improve project management by using Six Sigma tools : An empirical study in Siemens Industrial Turbomachinary

    University essay from Kvalitetsteknik

    Author : Yang Lin; Feng Guannan; [2012]
    Keywords : Six Sigma; project management; QFD; FMEA; SIPOC;

    Abstract : Traditional project management has been implemented by most of the companies in today’s business world in order to monitor and control the projects (Tonnquist, 2008). Project management techniques have been proven for decades and its performance has been maximized (Heldman, 2011). We think that the PM techniques have gradually reached its limits. READ MORE