Essays about: "value stream mapping case study"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 70 essays containing the words value stream mapping case study.

1. 21. Mapping and improving the after sales flow in a high-tech assembly plant : A case study of the aftermarket at Saab Järfälla

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

   Author : Viktor Toftberger; Gustaf Jörnelius; [2018]
   Keywords : Aftermarket; After Sales Services; High-Mix Low-Volume Production; Production Planning; Visual management; Eftermarknad; Hög-variation låg-volym produktion; Produktionsplanering; Visuell styrning; Produktionsvisualisering;

   Abstract : This thesis report is the final element of the Master of Science degree in Industrial Design Engineering at Luleå University of Technology, conducted between January and September 2017 at Saab AB Surveillance in Järfälla, Sweden. The purpose of this thesis project was to analyze the current situation inside production of aftermarket products with an aim to create an extensive mapping of the current situation. READ MORE

3. 22. Process Improvement with Lean : A Case Study in Improving the Support Process in an IT Startup

   University essay from

   Author : Magnus Persson; [2018]
   Keywords : lean; lean enterprise; lean services; process improvement; startup;

   Abstract : This thesis is improving a support process with lean in a fast-growing IT startup. It investigates how processes in the service area can benefit from process improvement with lean, and the challenges and similarities that already exists in a startup with a background of agile and lean development. READ MORE

4. 23. Improving material flow and production layout using Value Stream Mapping : A case study in a manufacturing company

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/JTH, Industriell organisation och produktion

   Author : Elina Nilsson; [2018]
   Keywords : layout; material flow; material handling; manual material handling; Lean manufacturing; Value stream mapping; VSM; improvement; manufacturing;

   Abstract : The movement and handling of material are necessary activities, however, commonly regarded as waste. Moving and handling material more times and over longer distance than necessary is time consuming, costly and unproductive. Therefore, a suitable material handling (MH) system with appropriate facility layout is advocated. READ MORE

5. 24. Value Stream Mapping for Operational Excellence

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Laura Christoffel; Sarah Axelsson; [2017]
   Keywords : operational excellence; lean management; ICT; VSM; value stream mapping; continuous improvement; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The purpose of this research was to do a case study of how value stream mapping (VSM) contributes to operational excellence within an ICT company. To illustrate this, a case study was conducted at Swisscom, a large Swiss telecommunications company. READ MORE

6. 25. How to eliminate non-value added activities within eGrocery : A case study at a global grocery supplier

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)

   Author : Alexandra Valhed; Daniella Pavkovic; [2017]
   Keywords : eGrocery; non-value added;

   Abstract : Course: Master thesis in Business Administration and Economics, Major of Logistic, 30 hp, 4FE19E, VT17 Authors: Daniella Pavkovic & Alexandra Valhed Supervisor: Hana Hulthén Examiner: Helena Forslund Title: How to eliminate non-value added activities within eGrocery - a case study at a global grocery supplier Background: An increase in eGrocery usage has occurred due to a more stressful every day living with busy schedules and the desire to save time (Emec, Catay and Bozkaya 2015). Companies are getting involved with eGrocery primary to strengthening the consumer loyalty (Saskia, Marei and Blanquart 2016). READ MORE