Search for dissertations about: "manufacturing responsiveness"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words manufacturing responsiveness.

2. 1. Evaluation of Resetting Performance in Cellular Manufacturing Systems - A Structured Approach to Sustainable Improvement of Resetting Performance

   Author : Jürgen E. Kaiser; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; resetting reduction set-up ; SMED; manufacturing responsiveness;

   Abstract : This thesis deals with the question of how to achieve responsiveness in cellular manufacturing systems, with special emphasis given to the rapid resetting between product runs. Findings from action research in cellular manufacturing systems are presented, along with a comprehensive methodology for resetting improvements based on performance evaluation. READ MORE

4. 2. Facing interface challenges in complex product development

   Author : Daniel Olausson; Christian Berggren; Thomas Magnusson; Pär Åhlström; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : Complex product development; R D-manufacturing interface; outsourcing; uncertainty; timecriticality; visualization; field service; extreme case; TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIKVETENSKAP;

   Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to contribute to New Product Development-literature by expanding the analysis of the R&D-manufacturing interface in complex product development in three areas, i.e. the outsourcing of manufacturing, uncertainty and time-criticality, and field service. READ MORE

5. 3. Firms in Global Value Chains : An Analysis of the Determinants and Effects of the Changing Location of International Production

   Author : Trudy-Ann Stone; Charlie Karlsson; Philippe Rouchy; Quoreshi Shahid; Bengtsson Lars; Andrés Rodríguez-Pose; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Global value chains; outsourcing; offshoring; technical efficiency; multinational firms; imports; exports; financial crisis; institutions;

   Abstract : This thesis deals with the globalization of production, a salient feature of the modern economy. The development of international outsourcing as a widespread business practice and the simultaneous decrease in trade and transport costs have contributed to the growth of a phenomenon known as global value chains. READ MORE

6. 4. Contract Packaging and its Implications on the Supply Chain - The Case of a Contract Packager

   Author : Claes Wallin; Förpackningslogistik; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; packaging logistics; outsourcing; packaging; suppy chain;

   Abstract : In trying to get products out to the market in promotional or display packaging, companies have the option of turning to a contract packager. The purpose of this thesis is to present the area of contract packaging, specifically discussing the internal factors that make a contract packager an attractive actor to outsource packaging of products to and also to find out how a contract packager can affect the supply chain of the company outsourcing to such an actor. READ MORE

7. 5. Digital servitization : Organizing the firm and working with the ecosystem

   Author : Alexey Sklyar; Christian Kowalkowski; David Sörhammar; Bård Tronvoll; Vinit Parida; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Digital servitization; Servitization; Digitalization; Ecosystem; Business marketing;

   Abstract : Traditionally, equipment sales were the main source of revenues for manufacturing firms. The situation has changed, and such firms are undergoing servitization when revenues are increasingly derived from services. In parallel, the digitalization of industries brings novel technologies to the forefront of manufacturers’ agendas. READ MORE