Essays about: "work-in-process"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 14 essays containing the word work-in-process.

1. 6. Reducing internal lead times in MTO & job-shop production environments: a case study

   University essay from JTH, Industriell organisation och produktion

   Author : Vamsikrishna Todeti; Kalyanchakravarti Jally; [2013]
   Keywords : Job-shop; Make-to-order; internal lead time; changeover time; production planning; planning lead time; manufacturing lead time; work load control; lean production; CONWIP; preventive maintenance.;

   Abstract : This Master’s thesis has been carried out within the subject area of Production Development and Management and aims to reduce internal lead times in make-to-order (MTO) and job-shop production environments with the use of identified theoretical methods. The reason this particular production environment was chosen was the flexibility and satisfaction it provides its customers. READ MORE

3. 7. Reducing WIP Inventory of Production Line in AQ Segerström & Svensson AB

   University essay from Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

   Author : Vasanth Raj Yuvaraj; Sifei Zhang; [2013]
   Keywords : Push pull system; reorder point; Takt time; Heijunka; leveling work load; Kanban; ERP system; supermarket;

   Abstract : The major objective of present study is to find out the sources which cause higher Work in Process (WIP) in the production line. In which a detailed analysis is performed in the area of inventory, reorder point, Takt time, and Kanban. READ MORE

4. 8. Supply Chain difficulties in the Operational Leasing industry : A case study of ALD Automotive

   University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

   Author : Oscar Forslöf; Armen Jazic; [2012]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Abstract In today’s competitive world companies strive to be best in class and at the same time have high revenue. They try to sell the best products, deliver the best service and at the same time reduce costs in order to make high profits. They strive for high efficiency at all levels of the organization as well as reduced costs where possible. READ MORE

5. 9. Production logistics and control : case study in Kerneos a Franch building materials company

   University essay from Akademin för teknik och miljö

   Author : Qian Zhe; Kong Xiangying; Ma Xing; [2012]
   Keywords : Kerneos; production logistics;

   Abstract : In a production cycling, the time spent on logistics activities is much longer than the actual time spent in the process. Therefore, the potential space of improving production logistics is very large in many aspects, such as the ability of researching production logistics, the time saving, and the labor saving in the company. READ MORE

6. 10. Production Control MechanismsComparison using Multi-ObjectiveSimulation Optimization

   University essay from Institutionen för teknik och samhälle

   Author : Muhammad Irfan Zia; [2009]
   Keywords : Production Control Mechanisms; Varibility Imbalance; Multi-objective Simulation optimization;

   Abstract : The choice of an efficient and effective production control mechanism (PCM)along with the appropriate buffer allocation pattern is very important for anyproduction engineer/decision maker when designing a production line in order toattain the required system performance. This project work aims to give an insightwith different PCMs, different buffer allocation patterns and arrangement ofworkers of different capability to help the production engineers/decision makersto select the right mechanism and pattern. READ MORE