Essays about: "thesis on lean six sigma"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 18 essays containing the words thesis on lean six sigma.
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6. A Contemporary Six Sigma and Lean Integration : Towards the Ideal State
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutvecklingAbstract : A new reality, where human labor is replaced by automated machines is causing production management to rethink how they can steer the production to meet their customers demand. There is a gap of values, techniques and tools to communicate with the processes existing in the new modern factories, where data sometimes is the single output. READ MORE
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7. Increasing analytics maturity by establishing analytics networks and spreading the use of Lean Six Sigma : A case study of a global B2B company
University essay from KTH/Industriell ManagementAbstract : Organisations with high-performing data and analytics capabilities are more successful than organisations with lower analytics maturity. It is therefore necessary for organisations to assess their analytics capabilities and needs in order to identify and evaluate areas of improvement that need to be addressed. READ MORE
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8. Integrating Value Stream Mapping and DMAIC Methodology : A Case Study at TitanX
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälleAbstract : 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
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9. Simulating production risk at Volvo Powertrain - Developing a simulation tool for decision making
University essay from Lunds universitet/FörpackningslogistikAbstract : How can a small fire at a subcontractor in the USA lead to a multimillion dollar loss at a Swedish telephone company, and how can a single machine breakdown lead to a complete production stop at a production company? With today logistics and production trends, where terms such as Lean Production, Six Sigma, 5S, and World Class Manufacturing are used every day, production companies are introducing streamline production facilities and supply chain where goods and raw material are delivered just in time, where buffer zones are reduced, and where suppliers are reduced to a single source. These are trends that strengthen companies’ competitiveness, but it also makes companies more vulnerable to risk events. READ MORE
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10. Minimizing the risk of material shortage and waiting times via an improved order to delivery process : A study conducted within IV Produkt in Växjö
University essay from Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)Abstract : ~ 3 ~ Abstract Master Program in Business process and Supply Chain Management Degree Project in Logistics 15 hp, Course 4FE06E Authors: Alexandra Dagberg, Alexander Thorén, Giovanni Tozzi, Kalin Velichkov Tutor: Roger Stokkedal Examiner: Helena Forslund Title: “Minimizing the risk of material shortage and waiting times via an improved order to delivery process – A study conducted within IV Produkt in Växjö” Background: Inventory Management activities have gained a relevant importance over the time in reducing uncertainties at both upstream as well as downstream levels of the supply chain, allowing a smooth material flow between chain members while responsively meeting customer demand. Control activities over the inventory represent a challenged and controversial aspect for most of today’s companies, including IV Produkt. READ MORE
