Search for dissertations about: "Jens von Axelson"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Jens von Axelson.

2. 1. Transfer of pruduction knowledge to small and medium-size enterprises : a suggested model

   Author : Jens von Axelson; Peter Gröndahl; KTH; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Business studies; knowledge transfer; technology transfer; SME s ; methods; tools; portfolio management; Företagsekonomi; Business studies; Företagsekonomi;

   Abstract : The work that this thesis is a result of has the ambition to suggest a model forknowledge transfer to small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs). The knowledge in focus here is competitive production methods such as: leanproduction, six sigma, continuous improvement, total quality management ortotal productivity maintenance. READ MORE

4. 2. On development of production methods for transfer to SMEs

   Author : Jens von Axelson; Peter Gröndahl; Per Odenrick; KTH; []
   Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; SME; production method; innovation diffusion; networks; transfer; development; dissemination; clustering; Product science; Produktforskning;

   Abstract : The main problem in this thesis is: How should research and development results regarding production methods be represented for better adoption by SMEs? Manufacturing SMEs in Sweden have in general low profit margins and risk to go bankrupt. Different production methods could facilitate the needed performance improvement. READ MORE

5. 3. Towards radical improvement in production systems

   Author : Daniel Gåsvaer; Christer Johansson; Jens von Axelson; Mats Winroth; Mälardalens högskola; []
   Keywords : Improvement; Radical; Innovation; Kaikaku; Innovation and Design; innovation och design;

   Abstract : As the speed of change is increasing, it’s of great importance that manufacturing companies strive to achieve not only incremental improvements, but also radical improvements within their production systems. Thus, more research has to be focused on how to realize radical improvement. READ MORE

6. 4. Development of collaborative green lean production systems

   Author : Martin Kurdve; Wiktorsson Magnus; Thomas Lindhqvist; Jens von Axelson; Erik Sundin; Mälardalens högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Operations management; Lean manufacturing; Sustainable production; Environmental management; Swedish manufacturing; Innovation and Design; innovation och design;

   Abstract : This thesis deals with development of lean and green production systems from an action research point of view. The studies focus on Swedish-based automotive and vehicle industries and their aims to integrate sustainable thinking and environmental care into their operations management. READ MORE