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1. Redesigning an automated production cell for increased efficiency : Discrete-Event Simulation as a tool to evaluate system designs
University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Industriell ekonomi och organisation; Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknikAbstract : Date: 4th June 2023 Level: Master Thesis in Product- and Process Development, 30 ECTS Authors: William Reimer Noah Paillon Title: Redesigning automated production cell for increased efficiency - Discrete-Event Simulation as a tool to evaluate system designs Keywords: Discrete Event Simulation (DES), Redesign, Production process, Automated Manufacturing System (AMS), Automated production cell, Robotics in production, Simulation, Key Performance indicators (KPIs), Decision-making, Redesigning production systems, Bottlenecks, Deadlocks, Production system development (PSD). Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate and redesign an automated production cell at a Swedish manufacturing plant using DES with KPIs, with the goal of increasing the efficiency. READ MORE
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2. Digitizing the Document Management Process : Challenges and Opportunities
University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknikAbstract : Date: 2023-06-04 Level: Master Thesis in Industrial Engineering & Management and Master Thesis in Product- & Process Development, 30 ECTS Institution: School of Innovation, Design and Engineering & School of Innovation, Design and Technology, Mälardalen University Authors: Sora Al-Azawi Pascal Nahayo 1999-12-16 1991-04-03 Title: Digitizing the Document Management Process: Challenges and Opportunities Supervisor (University): Catarina Bojesson, Mälardalen University Supervisor (Company): Sofia Lillback, Stora Enso Fors AB Keywords: BPM, Value, Value Creation, Digitalization, Sustainability, Security, Cybersecurity Research Question: What potential challenges and opportunities should be considered to optimize the value when adopting digital alternatives to the Bill of Lading (B/L) in the manufacturing sector? Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the potential value of digitizing the document management process in the manufacturing sector while enhancing sustainability and ensuring security and privacy. Specifically, the study aims to evaluate the value of adopting digital alternatives to the B/L. READ MORE
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3. The Carbon Impact of Component Production in China: Investigating the Impact of Carbon Border Adjustment Policies for a Global Manufacturing Company
University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistikAbstract : Title: The Carbon Impact of Component Production in China: Investigating the Impact of Carbon Border Adjustment Policies for a Global Manufacturing Company Authors: Fabian Bergman & Spiros Pavlidis Supervisor: Eva Berg, Lecturer at Engineering Logistics, Faculty of Engineering (LTH) at Lund University Examiner: Louise Bildsten, Associate Lecturer at Engineering Logistics, Faculty of Engineering (LTH) at Lund University Contribution: This thesis has been a complete elaboration between the two authors. Each author has been involved in every part of the process and contributed equally. READ MORE
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4. Corporate Sustainability Strategy: From Formulation to Implementation - A Single-Case Study of the Manufacturing Industry Examining Strategy Implementation Tools And Influences of Contextual Factors
University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : Title: Corporate Sustainability Strategy: From Formulation to Implementation – A Single-Case Study of the Manufacturing Industry Examining Strategy Implementation Tools And Influences of Contextual Factors Seminar date: June 3, 2022 Authors: Jakob Paul Leopold Krenn & Oriane Marina Rütsche Supervisor: Magnus Johansson Course: BUSN09 – Degree Project in MSc International Strategic Management Purpose: This thesis aims at analyzing the process from corporate sustainability strategy formulation to implementation in the EU manufacturing industry exemplified by eight companies of different countries of registration, size, legal forms, and industry sectors. Theoretical framework: While the emphasis in the literature is placed on strategy formulation, implementation has received less attention. READ MORE
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5. Investigation into project management tools andtechniques currently used in practice
University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknikAbstract : Date: 2022-06-01 Level: Bachelor/Master thesis in Business Administration, 15 cr Institution: School of Business, Society and Engineering, Mälardalen University Authors: Malak Shammakh (1993/08/23), Noura Touma (1996/06/05), Volodymyr Trykoz (2000/05/16) Title: Investigation into PM tools and techniques currently used in practice. Supervisor: Ali Farashah Keywords: Projects, Management tools, project management, management in practice, adoption, engineering/manufacturing Research questions: RQ1: What kind of tools, methods, and techniques do project managers use in the engineering/manufacturing companies, and why? RQ2: What are the factors that influence the process of adoption of PM techniques by project managers? Purpose: This research attempts to investigate which tools, models, and systems are used in practice by the working project managers, in engineering/manufacturing companies in Sweden. READ MORE
