Essays about: "the concept of lean"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 139 essays containing the words the concept of lean.

1. 1. Better Safe Than Sorry. A quantitative study on Psychological Safety, Media Richness, and Trust in Workgroups

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

   Author : Adam Hofvander; Edwin Hydén Karlsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Psychological Safety; Virtual Teams; Media Richness; Trust; Workgroups;

   Abstract : In the contemporary landscape, virtual work has become an increasingly prevalent phenomenon, persisting even in the post-pandemic era. By virtue of its implications on team performance, psychological safety has become one of the most important concepts in the managerial biosphere; a concept which has further been closely linked to trust. READ MORE

3. 2. Streamlining the flow of material through buffer simulation and multi-objective optimization, with regards to sustainability : A case study at Volvo Construction Equipment

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för maskinteknik (MT)

   Author : Daniel Nord; Alex Wernholm; [2023]
   Keywords : Multi-Objective optimization; Buffer Allocation Problem; Simulation modeling; FACTS Analyzer; Buffer allocation; Optimization; Buffers; Lean; Manufacturing; Streamlining; Sustainability; Flow of material; Design of Experiments; Gemba walk; Data visualization;

   Abstract : This thesis will provide knowledge on how to maintain a well developed flow of material while at the same time finding an optimal level of capacities for buffers. Simultaneously, aspects that allow for positive sustainability practices will be regarded.  Buffers have a considerable impact on the performance of a production system. READ MORE

4. 3. Development of Unloading Station by Concept Generation and Ergonomic Evaluation

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematik

   Author : Alex Kauppi; [2022]
   Keywords : Product development; Scania; Ergonomics in production; SES RAMP; Workers collective; Lean;

   Abstract : This thesis presents a product development project done at Scania Ferruform in Luleå. The process that was used is called Stage-Gating which means that the project is divided into gates. READ MORE

5. 4. 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

6. 5. Green and Circular Capital Investments in Production Industry

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar produktionsutveckling (ML)

   Author : Filip Magnusson; [2022]
   Keywords : Green design; Capital investment design; Production system design; Circular investments; Grön design; Design kapitalinvesteringar; Design produktionssystem; Cirkulära investeringar;

   Abstract : As the concept of sustainability and environmentalism is growing due to new customer demand and regulations, production industry is facing extreme challenges in rethinking their processes and implement sustainability measures. Several companies are taking reactive measures where changes are made on the shopfloor in form of altered operations. READ MORE