Search for dissertations about: "process improvement thesis"

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  2. 1. Software Process Improvement Framework

    Author : Natalja Nikitina; Mira Kajko-Mattsson; Pekka Abrahamsson; KTH; []
    Keywords : software process; process improvement; SPI; software method adoption; organizational change; change management; organizational aspects; social aspects; managerial aspects; SPI success factors; SPI checklist; Informations- och kommunikationsteknik; Information and Communication Technology;

    Abstract : Many software development organizations today are keen on improving their software development processes in order to develop software products faster, cheaper or better. For that reason, Software Process Improvement (SPI) has received significant attention from the research community over the last few decades. READ MORE

  4. 2. Software Process Assessment & Improvement in Industrial Requirements Engineering

    Author : Tony Gorschek; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Process Assessment; Process Improvement; Requirements Engineering; Abstraction; Requirements; SPI; RE;

    Abstract : Requirements Engineering (RE) is a crucial part of any product management and product development activity, and as such deficiencies in the RE process may have severe consequences. There are reports from industry that point towards inadequate requirements being one of the leading sources for project failure. READ MORE

  5. 3. Performance Improvement : a method to support performance improvement in industrial operations

    Author : Thomas Grünberg; Peter Gröndahl; Mats Jackson; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Industrial organisation; administration and economics; Industriell organisation; administration och ekonomi;

    Abstract : The objective of this research was to: Develop and evaluate a method which supports performance improvement in industrial operations. This has been done through several case studies and literature research. The result is a scientifically evaluated Performance Improvement Method. READ MORE

  6. 4. ATMP Process : Improved Energy Efficiency in TMP Refining Utilizing Selective Wood Disintegration and Targeted Application of Chemicals

    Author : Dmitri Gorski; Per Engstrand; Jan Hill; Lars Johansson; Mittuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; ATMP; TMP; Hydrogen Peroxide; Magnesium Hydroxide; Mechanical Pre-Treatment; Fibre Characterisation; Refiner Bleaching; SC Paper; Newsprint; Cellulose and paper engineering; Cellulosa- och pappersteknik;

    Abstract : This thesis is focused on the novel wood chip refining process called AdvancedThermomechanical Pulp (ATMP) refining. ATMP consists of mechanical pretreatmentof chips in Impressafiner and Fiberizer prior to first stage refining atincreased intensity. READ MORE

  7. 5. Experience driven software process assessment and improvement

    Author : Martin Ivarsson; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Requirements Engineering; Software Process Assessment; Software Process Improvement; Software Engineering;

    Abstract : To maintain and increase competitive advantages, software organizations must continually strive to refine and improve their development processes. Software process assessment and improvement is the means by which development organizations assure and improve their processes, practices and tools to support their specific needs. READ MORE