Search for dissertations about: "manufacturing decisions"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 134 swedish dissertations containing the words manufacturing decisions.

  2. 21. Formulation of Automation Strategy in Manufacturing Systems : Developing a Methodology for Analysing and choosing Levels of Automation

    Author : Veronica Lindström; Christer Johansson; Mats Winroth; John Johansen; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; manufacturing strategy; levels of automation; task allocation; alignment; competitive priorities; Industrial engineering and economy; Industriell teknik och ekonomi;

    Abstract : In the global environment where industrial enterprises strive for competitiveness, the ability to adjust quickly to changing conditions is important. This global industrial context challenges the companies to develop new capabilities. READ MORE

  4. 22. Congruence between product strategy and manufacturing strategy : a framework for collaborative development

    Author : Niklas Tjärnberg; Peter Gröndahl; Christer Johansson; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Manufacturing engineering; Produktionsteknik;

    Abstract : Today’s industries face an increasing global competition. Decision makers have to deal with different kinds of uncertainty, a complex business ecosystem, a high pace of change, and an unforgiving market when less than best decisions are made. One, among many others, approach that can lead to these better decisions is to have a strategy. READ MORE

  5. 23. Manufacturing Dynamics and Performance Evaluation

    Author : Tigist Fetene Adane; Andreas Archenti; Mihai Nicolescu; Amos Ng; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Manufacturing system and strategy; performance evaluation; manufacturing dynamics; decision-making; system dynamics; sustainable and energy efficient manufacturing; Production Engineering; Industriell produktion;

    Abstract : Manufacturing companies are striving to remain competitive in the market and maintain their economic growth and productivity. Uncertainties regarding the changes in product demand, workpiece material, product design, and technological advancement, have imposed pressure on manufacturing systems. READ MORE

  6. 24. From resource efficiency to resource conservation : Studies, developments and recommendations for industrial implementation of circular manufacturing systems

    Author : Michael Lieder; Amir Rashid; Tomohiko Sakao; KTH; []
    Keywords : Circular economy; Circular manufacturing systems; Resource conservative manufacturing; ResCoM; Agent-based modelling; Multi-method modelling; Production Engineering; Industriell produktion;

    Abstract : Manufacturing industry is under permanent pressure to maintain its economic growth and profitability as strong societal backbone. At the same time pressures of waste generation and resource consumption are increasing as result of manufacturing operations. READ MORE

  7. 25. An Assessment Framework for Managing Corporate Sustainable Manufacturing

    Author : Ilaria Giovanna Barletta; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; key performance indicators; sustainable manufacturing; life cycle thinking; energy efficiency; technology assessment; sustainability management; environmental sustainability;

    Abstract : This research aims to support the manufacturing industry in the endeavour of achieving the seventeen sustainable development goals by 2030, with “sustainable production” (the 12th goal) being the key one it should achieve. The output of this research is synthesised into a framework comprising assessment methods and tools which translate both economic and environmental sustainability factors into information for a specific set of company management decisions. READ MORE