Search for dissertations about: "manufacturing competence"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 51 swedish dissertations containing the words manufacturing competence.
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1. Set-up based operator training method in automated manufacturing: A joint production engineering and competence theory approach
Abstract : Productivity improvement strategies such as increased automation, implementation of work cells and introduction of flexible work organisations have changed the content of operator work and the preconditions for training manufacturing competence. Traditional industrial training approaches have become increasingly obsolete. READ MORE
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2. Sustainable Manufacturing Strategy; Identifying Gaps in Theory and Practice
Abstract : Since the introduction of sustainable development in 1972, an increasing number of companies have striven to create a competitive position by means of sustainability in their operations. Sustainability has become part of a firm's business strategy; therefore, strategic alignment of the manufacturing function to the business strategy's vision and goals regarding sustainability has become essential for manufacturing companies. READ MORE
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3. Co-constructing Expertise : Competence Development through Work-Integrated e-Learning in joint Industry-University Collaboration
Abstract : This thesis is inter-disciplinary and proceed from the ongoing challenges of the increased digitalization, automation and robotization that impact the manufacturing industry's emergent need of high-qualified practitioners. Digitalization also challenges universities to open up to external collaboration and to design blended e-learning targeting industry knowledge needs. READ MORE
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4. Smart manufacturing for the wooden single-family house industry
Abstract : To meet the demand of future building requirements, and to improve productivity and competitiveness, there is a need to modernize and revise the current practices in the wooden single-family house industry. In several other sectors, intensive work is being done to adapt to the anticipated fourth industrial revolution. READ MORE
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5. Externa integration and the need for manufacturing competence
Abstract : For a number of years, manufacturers have increasingly focused on their perceived core competencies and outsourced activities not seen as such. In doing so there are an increasing number of competencies that fall outside the ‘core’ domain but are nonetheless required for effective product and process development. READ MORE