Search for dissertations about: "Continuous quality improvement"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 102 swedish dissertations containing the words Continuous quality improvement.

  2. 1. Contributions to the Use of Statistical Methods for Improving Continuous Production

    Author : Francesca Capaci; Erik Vanhatalo; Bjarne Bergquist; Murat Kulahci; Johan Carlson; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Process industry; Continuous process; Statistical process control; Design of experiments; Process improvements; Simulation tool; Engineering process control; Kvalitetsteknik; Quality Technology Management;

    Abstract : Complexity of production processes, high computing capabilities, and massive datasets characterize today’s manufacturing environments, such as those of continuous andbatch production industries. Continuous production has spread gradually acrossdifferent industries, covering a significant part of today’s production. READ MORE

  4. 2. Expressions of shared interpretations - Intangible outcomes of continuous quality improvement efforts in health- and elderly care

    Author : Annika Nordin; Boel Andersson-Gäre; Ann-Christine Andersson; Bill Lucas; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Continuous quality improvement; Improvement science; Outcomes;

    Abstract : This thesis is anchored in improvement science, the research field of improvement. Improvement science describes and explores improvement in real-life contexts and “system of profound knowledge” (Deming, 2000) is a cornerstone. READ MORE

  5. 3. Quality Practice : An Empirical Investigation of Product Development and the Goods-To-Service Continuum

    Author : Lars Nilsson; A. Parasuraman; Lilian Nilsson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

    Abstract : During the past 20 years, there has been steady growth not only in the service sector but also in the service content of most products. Traditional manufacturing companies have become more dependent on the services they provide and this part of their business is very important for their business result. READ MORE

  6. 4. Adapting Experimental and Monitoring Methods for Continuous Processes under Feedback Control : Challenges, Examples, and Tools

    Author : Francesca Capaci; Erik Vanhatalo; Bjarne Bergquist; Murat Kulahci; Bart De Ketelaere; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Continuous process; Statistical process control; Design of experiments; Engineering process control; Quality improvement; Simulation tools; Kvalitetsteknik och logistik; Quality technology and logistics; Kvalitetsteknik; Quality Technology Management;

    Abstract : Continuous production covers a significant part of today’s industrial manufacturing. Consumer goods purchased on a frequent basis, such as food, drugs, and cosmetics, and capital goods such as iron, chemicals, oil, and ore come through continuous processes. READ MORE

  7. 5. Quality in higher education : approaches to its management and improvement

    Author : Robert Lundqvist; Luleå University of Technology; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Kvalitetsteknik; Quality Technology and Management;

    Abstract : Issues related to quality have received more attention in both society at large and higher education during the last decades. Concepts such as ‘Total Quality Management' and ‘continuous improvement' have become prevalent terms in the discussions around quality issues. READ MORE