Search for dissertations about: "strategy improvement"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 294 swedish dissertations containing the words strategy improvement.

2. 1. A supportive framework for successful implementation of improvement work

   Author : Lina Stålberg; Anders Fundin; Mats Jackson; Mats Deleryd; Lars Witell; Mälardalens högskola; []
   Keywords : lean production; implementation; improvement work; radical change; continuous improvement; Innovation and Design; innovation och design;

   Abstract : Lean Production is one of the most generally accepted concepts for increasing operational effectiveness. However, its implementation is still challenging for many companies as it implies not only changes of technical systems and management systems but also changes in attitudes and culture. READ MORE

4. 2. The role of implementation science in healthcare improvement efforts : investigating three complex interventions

   Author : Anna Westerlund; Monica Nyström; Anneli Ivarsson; Rickard Garvare; Eva Eurenius; Johan Thor; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; healthcare improvement; knowledge-practice gap; implementation science; complex interventions; implementation strategy; change facilitation; case studies; folkhälsa; Public health; hälso- och sjukvårdsforskning; health services research;

   Abstract : For decades, scholars have found significant gaps between the knowledge available and the knowledge applied in healthcare. Many potential benefits of adequate knowledge based interventions are therefore never achieved. A considerable body of knowledge has evolved on how to promote a better uptake of evidence-based knowledge into routine use. READ MORE

5. 3. 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

6. 4. Production assurance : concept, implementation and improvement

   Author : Javad Barabady; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Drift och underhållsteknik; Operation and Maintenance;

   Abstract : The dynamic business environment is characterized by short-term and long- term uncertainties in the business processes, combined with a short-term focus on meeting customers' and share-holders' requirements. Therefore, making correct decisions in a dynamic business environ-ment is a major challenge for production plant engineers and managers all over the world. READ MORE

7. 5. Formulation of Automation Strategy in Manufacturing Systems : Developing a Methodology for Analysing and choosing Levels of Automation

   Author : Veronica Lindström; Christer Johansson; Mats Winroth; John Johansen; Jönköping University; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; manufacturing strategy; levels of automation; task allocation; alignment; competitive priorities; Industrial engineering and economy; Industriell teknik och ekonomi;

   Abstract : In the global environment where industrial enterprises strive for competitiveness, the ability to adjust quickly to changing conditions is important. This global industrial context challenges the companies to develop new capabilities. READ MORE