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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"Lean techniques"”.
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The adoption of lean techniques to optimise the on-shelf availability of products and drive business performance in the food industry: a South African manufacturing and retail case study
The degree of sustaining business performance, while maintaining competitive costs, satisfied consumers and customers has become more difficult and harder to achieve. To date, both retailers and manufacturers are economically challenged as they enter into a new age and era that is characterised by …
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Application of Computer Modeling and Simulation Techniques for Optimization of Factory Floor Operations in Small to Medium- Sized Businesses
… utilized standardized applied computer science techniques including simulation and modeling, microprocessor based factory floor intelligence devices. The results of this applied technology yields data driven decisions through established production management programs such as Six Sigma and Lean …
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Mejora del nivel de servicio del proceso productivo de Gamma Plast a través de la implementación de técnicas de Lean Manufacturing
… the service level through the implementation of Lean Manufacturing techniques, seeking to reduce downtime and optimize the production process. A qualitative and quantitative investigation will be carried out with the data and observations collected. Additionally, the research will estimate the …
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Production system improvement : floor area reduction and visual management
… a production line in a medical device company. Lean production philosophy and common lean techniques were adopted as a guideline in this project. A new layout design was proposed to utilize less manufacturing space while maintaining or improving the current production rate. A thorough study of …
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Application of lean manufacturing technique for the design of the aircraft assembly line
… "The 9 Tactics", a methodology based on the lean manufacturing principles to transform the current processes to continuous moving lines. The first two tactics, Value Stream Mapping and Balancing the Line define the manufacturing system configuration (the quantity of airplanes to load in the …
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Integrating lean principles in automotive product development : breaking down barriers in culture and process
Lean principles have been applied throughout the manufacturing industry with noted success although the process of integrating them into the entire enterprise has been complex and slow. Certain areas of the automotive industry, specifically product development, require a deeper study of its …
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A process for improving long-term production planning
… the problem, we used interviews, surveys, and lean techniques to study the current state of the five-year planning process. As part of the solution, we developed and applied statistical demand forecasting methods and a more formal process definition. We documented and communicated the new …
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A Framework for Utilising Lean Construction Strategies to Promote Safety on Construction Sites
… in the existing literature. The application of Lean Construction techniques has been proposed as an effective strategy to address accidents on construction sites, a major safety concern in the construction industry. However, examination of the relationship between Lean Construction techniques …
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Improving construction processes in Nigeria using the Last Planner System
… known to be the most developed practical use of Lean Construction. It focuses on minimising the negative impacts of variability, uncertainties, buffers, making projects more predictable, creating reliable work plans and convalescing collaborative planning. However, the Nigerian construction …
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Implementation of the lean approach in sustainable construction: a conceptual framework
… has been a growing awareness of the adoption of lean principles within UK construction organisations. The UK Government has recognised the importance of the construction industry in achieving the overall goals of sustainable development. Therefore, the Government has put several policies and …