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  1. 1. Flexible project management in highly regulated railway signaling projects

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

    Author : Teresa Talio; [2023]
    Keywords : Signalling; Railway; System development; Systems Engineering; Lean Philosophy; Stage-Gate Process; Signalering; järnväg; systemutveckling; systemteknik; Lean-filosofi; Stage-gate-processen;

    Abstract : Railway is a complex system, with many components that are linked with one another. If a failure occurs in a sub-system, it can affect the functionality and the safety of the whole. Signalling represents a crucial component of the railway system because it ensures safety, and it can optimize capacity on the lines. 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. Investigation of acidic chemical recycling of poly(acetal-ester)s

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för analys och syntes

    Author : Saga Vesterbacka; [2023]
    Keywords : Poly actetal-ester s; Chemical plastic recycling; Hydrolysis; Acidic degradation; Akestra; PHVT; Re-polymerization; Polymer technology; Chemistry;

    Abstract : Plastic recycling is a very relevant topic from both environmental and economic viewpoints. Chemical plastic recycling is a logical solution to the plastic problems, which shows the potential to reduce plastic waste and carbon emissions from burning the plastics. READ MORE

  5. 4. Blueprint and Beyond : Integrating BIM and LPS within Lean Construction on Production Process

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Tosin Samuel Oyeniyi; [2023]
    Keywords : Last Planner System; Building information modeling BIM ; Lean construction; Last Planner System; Building information modeling BIM ; Lean construction;

    Abstract : The construction industry faces numerous challenges, such as schedule delays, cost overruns, and rework, which can impact project success and profitability. The key motivation for this report is to explore and understand the potential benefits and implications of integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM) functionalities with the Last Planner System (LPS). READ MORE

  6. 5. Dimensioning Microservices on Kubernetes Platforms Using Machine Learning Techniques

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för matematik och datavetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Adam Rubak; [2023]
    Keywords : Kubernetes; dimensioning; scaling; resource management; horizontal pod autoscaler; machine learning; Kubernetes; dimensionering; skalning; resurshantering; horisontell pod autoscaler; maskininlärning;

    Abstract : In recent years, cloud computing and containerization have become increasingly popular for various applications. However, optimizing resource usage and minimizing costs while providing reliable and efficient service to users can be a challenge. One such challenge is scaling containers according to the current system load. READ MORE