Search for dissertations about: "Birgitta Öjmertz"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Birgitta Öjmertz.

2. 1. Materials Handling from a Value-Adding Perspective

   Author : Birgitta Öjmertz; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; ergonomics; value-adding; improvement; performance measurement; materials flow system; activity analysis; materials handling; efficiency;

   Abstract : The keen competition in industry puts a great deal of pressure upon all parts involved, and in addition to demands on the physical product, there are demands on the service aspects, such as an increased demand on the configuration of the delivered materials and their packaging, on throughput time, timeliness, and increased cost efficiency. The performance of the materials flow systems, in which materials handling constitutes an important part, therefore plays a crucial part in the strive for competitive advantage. READ MORE