Search for dissertations about: "Six Sigma"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 28 swedish dissertations containing the words Six Sigma.

  2. 16. 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

  4. 17. The Influence of Learning on Naturalization of New Practices -The Case of Robust Design in Product Development

    Author : Azadeh Fazl Mashhadi; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; naturalization; learning alliance; robust design practices; robust design; action research; learning;

    Abstract : The Influence of Learning on Naturalization of New Practices– the Case of Robust Design in Product DevelopmentAzadeh Fazl MashhadiDepartment of Technology Management and EconomicsDivision of Quality SciencesChalmers University of TechnologyABSTRACTCustomers appreciate a robust product which performs its desired function consistently and independently of the sources of variation during its life cycle. In order to deliver a robust design to customers, the upstream activities during the product development process should proactively support such a result. READ MORE

  5. 18. The customer in focus Patient roles in designing and improving care processes

    Author : Susanne Gustavsson; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; healthcare; patient roles; quality management; care processes; customer focus;

    Abstract : Challenges in today’s healthcare are many. One of them is that a patient focus is missing indesign and improvement of care processes. Traditionally healthcare professionals have donethe improvements of care processes in a way they assumed were best based on theirexperiences and professional knowledge. READ MORE

  6. 19. Mine production index: Development and application

    Author : Amol Lanke; Javad Barabady; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Production Assurance program PAP ; Fuzzy analytical hierarchy process FAHP ; Mine production assurance MPA ; Bottleneck detection; Mine production index MPi ; Mining; Drift och underhållsteknik; Operation and Maintenance Engineering;

    Abstract : Assuring production forms a crucial part of mining business profitability. Factors related to various mine operations, activities and business processes can threaten required/planned mine production. To address problems and ensure production level in mining, it is necessary to implement a mine production assurance program (MPA). READ MORE

  7. 20. The augmented audit service: Supporting value creation beyond assuring compliance

    Author : Jan Lenning; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; audit; service quality; value creation; management system; ISO 9001; quality management;

    Abstract : For most organisations, being competitive, performing with good quality, improving customer satisfaction and increasing operational are central. Concepts such as Total Quality Management, Six Sigma and Lean have been implemented to meet these requirements. READ MORE