Search for dissertations about: "lean manufacturing and business performance"
Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words lean manufacturing and business performance.
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1. Lean in the Public Sector : Possibilities and Limitations
Abstract : The demands on efficiency and quality in the public sector have increased over the past few years, which have raised the need for strategies on how the public sector can be improved (Denhardt and Denhardt, 2000). Consequently, the concept of Lean production, or just Lean, have become increasingly spread, especially in health care, but also in government agencies, police, military and social services. READ MORE
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2. Performance Improvement : a method to support performance improvement in industrial operations
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
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3. Towards System Supply : Development of Small and Medium-Sized Contract Manufacturers
Abstract : One way for a small subcontractor to meet increasing global competition is to develop a system supplying ability, implying a transition in the supply chain toward a larger overall responsibility. As large corporations outsource parts of their manufacturing and services, many small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) suppliers are expected to deepen their capabilities and take on the role of system suppliers. READ MORE
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4. Logistics Organization Design for Building Contractors
Abstract : Construction logistics management is crucial for timely and cost-effective project delivery. While studies highlight improved project performance with a strategic and long-term approach to construction logistics management, there is a tendency to pursue project-centric logistics planning, hindering long-term, strategic approaches. READ MORE