Search for dissertations about: "Lean implementation"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 45 swedish dissertations containing the words Lean implementation.

  2. 11. Be lean to be resilient : Setting capabilities for turbulent times

    Author : Seyoum Eshetu Birkie; Matti Kaulio; Paolo Trucco; Jussi Heikkilä; KTH; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Resilience; lean production; synergy; supply chain disruption; dynamic capabilities; mixed method approach; uncertainties; Industriell ekonomi och organisation; Industrial Engineering and Management;

    Abstract : Businesses globally are challenged to innovate their operations strategies and practices towards tighter delivery times, better quality and cheaper prices to remain profitable in addition to managing unpredictable circumstances well in today’s turbulent business environment. They often have to deal with the apparent paradox of advancing efficiency-fostering approaches such as lean production, and enhancing operational resilience against unanticipated disruptions. READ MORE

  4. 12. Adoption of quality management in SMEs

    Author : Marcus Assarlind; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; adoption process; SMEs; lean production; literature review; six sigma; implementation; continuous improvement; interventions; Quality management;

    Abstract : Since its dawn several decades ago, quality management (QM) has become established as a concept for improving organisations. It is often manifested in companies today in various initiatives, such as “lean”, “Six Sigma” or “the Company Production System”. However, adoptions of QM are scarce in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). READ MORE

  5. 13. Applying lean principles and set-based approaches in product development

    Author : Mikael Ström; RISE Research Institutes of Sweden; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Set-based design; Controlled convergence; Concept development; Lean product development; Lean transformation; Industrial introduction;

    Abstract : The research described in this thesis addresses the problem of transformation to lean product development (LPD) and how to introduce and support the use of set-based design (SBD) in the concept development process. The original description of SBD does not define how to generate, evaluate and reduce a set of design solutions. READ MORE

  6. 14. Condition Based Maintenance in the Manufacturing Industry : From Strategy to Implementation

    Author : Ali Rastegari; Mats Jackson; Robert Randall; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Condition based maintenance; Condition monitoring; Manufacturing industry; Innovation and Design; innovation och design;

    Abstract : The growth of global competition has led to remarkable changes in the way manufacturing companies operate. These changes have affected maintenance and made its role even more crucial for business success. To remain competitive, manufacturing companies must continuously increase the effectiveness and efficiency of their production processes. READ MORE

  7. 15. Reaching at Sustainable Development : Lean in the Public Sector

    Author : Pernilla Lindskog; Jörgen Eklund; Kasper Edwards; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Healthcare; participation; ownership; learning; clarity; Technology and Health; Teknik och hälsa;

    Abstract : The concept of sustainable development is commonly used worldwide. In the public sector, characterized by a rationalization focus, conclusions about the sustainability of lean production (lean), as a management concept for organizational change, are contradictory. READ MORE