Search for dissertations about: "manufacturing dissertation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 197 swedish dissertations containing the words manufacturing dissertation.

  2. 1. Communicating performance measures : Supporting continuous improvement in manufacturing companies

    Author : Carina Larsson; Mattias Strand; Anne Persson; Anna Syberfeldt; Mats Winroth; Högskolan i Skövde; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Communication; performance measures; manufacturing; continuous improvement; Production and Automation Engineering; Produktion och automatiseringsteknik;

    Abstract : Manufacturing enterprises are a key driver of economic growth (Eurostat, 2016). Implementing continuous improvement (CI) is commonly used to increase competitiveness (Hyland et al., 2007), but despite the well-known theory of CI, many manufacturing companies fail in implementing it (Bhasin, 2012; Nordin et al., 2012; Tiwari et al. READ MORE

  4. 2. Developing high performance manufacturing systems

    Author : Anders Karlsson; KTH; []
    Keywords : manufacturing control; manufacturing sytem design; assembly-intiated production; flexible manufacturing;

    Abstract : The work detailed in this dissertation relates to thedevelopment of high performance manufacturing systems. Theperformance factor aimed for is especially flexibility, butthere is an intention of making the results adaptable to focuson performance factors of the readers or users choice. READ MORE

  5. 3. Manufacturing Strategy, Capabilities and Performance

    Author : Mattias Hallgren; Jan Olhager; Terence Hill; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Manufacturing Strategy; Manufacturing Capabilities; Operational Performance; Empirical Research; Contingency Factors; Manufacturing engineering and work sciences; Produktion och arbetsvetenskap;

    Abstract : This dissertation addresses the topic of manufacturing strategy, especially the manufacturing capabilities and operational performance of manufacturing plants. Manufacturing strategy research aims at providing a structured decision making approach to improve the economics of manufacturing and to make companies more competitive. READ MORE

  6. 4. Off-site manufacturing systems development in timber house building : Towards mass customization-oriented manufacturing

    Author : Djordje Popovic; Mats Winroth; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : The need for housing in Sweden has been showing a constant increase over the past couple of years. However, this situation might change in 2018 since there are indications that the increase in demand will reach its peak. READ MORE

  7. 5. Exploring sustainable manufacturing principles and practices

    Author : Claudia Alayón; Kristina Säfsten; Glenn Johansson; Anna Granlund; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Sustainable manufacturing principles; sustainable manufacturing practices;

    Abstract : The manufacturing industry remains a critical force in the quest for global sustainability. An increasing number of companies are modifying their operations in favor of more sustainable practices. READ MORE