This dissertation is focused on a research of using methods of Lean Production in working environment of selected companies in the Czech Republic. In the introduction the author mentioned theoretic facts about Lean Production, which is originally from Japan. The rest of dissertation also included characteristics of selected companies and description of situations in companies before and after using Lean Production methods. At the end of each part we can find conclusion and suggestion of specific new steps for these companies. A company, called Linde Pohony s.r.o. Český Krumlov, have been using these methods: TPM, 5S and visual management. In a company Rohde & Schwarz, which is located in Vimperk, have been using the methods of Lean Production. : Kanban and also visual management. And a company ČSAT a.s. Praha have been testing methods of Lean Production: MUDA, 5S, Kaizen with a diagram of Ishikawa. In conclusion of the dissertation assumptions were evaluated. The overall summary of exercising Lean Production in companies - Linde Pohony s.r.o. Český Krumlov, ČSAT a.s. Praha a Rhode & Schwarz - Vimperk, were mentioned as well. Outcomes of the dissertation can be used for companies, which had been analyzing or for other companies with similar specializations. The dissertation provides the analysis of utilization selected Japanese principles of Lean Production in Czech companies.

Orientador: Profa. Dra. Leticie Mendonça Ferreira / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Federal do ABC, Mestrado Nacional Profissional em Ensino de Física - MNPEF, 2016. / Este trabalho consiste na aplicação de dois métodos ainda pouco usados no ambiente escolar brasileiro, o Ensino sob Medida (EsM) e o Instrução pelos Colegas (IpC). Baseando-se nas teorias de aprendizagem significativa de Ausubel e sociointeracionista de Vygotsky, propomos um material educacional para o ensino de conteúdos de Óptica e Mecânica para o Ensino Médio. A proposta foi aplicada em estudantes do primeiro ano do Ensino Médio do Colégio Santo Antônio de Lisboa, localizado na cidade de São Paulo. No contexto do EsM, o aluno teve como tarefa, antes da aula expositiva, a leitura de textos e a resolução de questões conceituais sobre o tema em estudo. Essas questões foram feitas com o uso do googleforms, uma ferramenta gratuita disponibilizada pelo Google. Com as respostas enviadas pelos alunos ao professor, este elaborou o material didático da aula expositiva, dando particular atenção às dúvidas e dificuldades manifestadas pelos alunos nos formulários. Após a aula expositiva, a turma realizava uma atividade, ainda relacionada ao tema em estudo, que promovia a participação mais ativa dos alunos no processo de ensino-aprendizagem. Com o auxílio da ferramenta Plickers, foram propostas questões de múltipla escolha e o aluno votava compulsoriamente na alternativa que julgasse correta com uma espécie de QR-Code pessoal que lhe garantia o anonimato. Dependendo do índice de acertos, a votação era repetida após os alunos, organizados em grupos, discutirem a questão. Ao final os alunos foram solicitados a responderem a um formulário de avaliação geral sobre a metodologia empregada. O produto desenvolvido neste trabalho compreende um tutorial de como utilizar a ferramenta Plickers. As análises qualitativa e quantitativa das aplicações indicam uma progressão no aprendizado dos alunos e revelam que a metodologia proposta contribuiu para promover uma maior participação e engajamento dos alunos no processo de ensino-aprendizagem. / This dissertation involves the application of two methods still poorly employed in Brazilian school environment, the Just-in-Time Teaching (JiTT) and the Peer Instruction (PI) methods. Based on Ausubel's Meaningful Learning Theory and Vygotsky¿s Sociointeracionist Theory, we propose an educational material to teach Optics and Mechanics contents in High School level. The proposal was conducted in first year high school classes at Colégio Santo Antonio de Lisboa, located in São Paulo city. Within the context of the JiTT, the student had text readings and resolution of conceptual questions about the matter of study as tasks prior to the lecture. These issues were made using googleforms, a free tool provided by Google. Based on the answers provided by the students, the teacher produced the courseware of the lecture, giving particular attention to the doubts and difficulties manifested by students in the forms. After the lecture, the group performed an activity, also related to the matter of study, which increased the active participation of students in the teaching-learning process. With the help of Plickers tool, it was proposed multiple-choice conceptual questions and the student voted compulsory in the alternative considered correct with a kind of personal QR-Code, which assures anonymity. Depending on the hit rate, the vote was repeated after the students have discussed the issue organized in groups. At the end, the students answered one general evaluation form concerning the methodology employed. The product developed in this work includes a tutorial on how to use the Plickers tool. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of the applications indicate a progression in student learning and show that the proposed methodology helped to improve the participation and engagement of students in the teaching-learning process.

The main aim of this work was to rate the usage of selected logistic methods and introduction of the operating system Kanban to the production line in the project {\clqq}C214 Top Roll`` of the company Faurecia Automotive Czech Republic, s.r.o, Interior Systems. A minor aim then was to find out the knowledge level of the Kanban method. Methodics Hypotheses: 1.The logistic flows used in the Faurecia company already function sufficiently enough, the proof of which is the stabilised production. 2.Using the operating system Kanban for functioning production, logistics and the whole company Faurecia is rather advantageous. 3.Training all the employees is a vital part in the process of introducing the operating system Kamban. Methods: deducion, situation analysis - collection of information,interviews, survey, questioning brief, modeling Structure of the practical part is following: company profile, character of pruduction and setting of the main logistical flows, determination of zones and stock sectors, process implementation and using of Kanban in the production line "C214 Top Roll". The first hypothesis can be confirmed by the situational analysis which evaluates the processing and logistic method. The individual methods {\clqq}met`` or {\clqq}nearly met`` the demands and because all the methods together partake of the production and the production has provided very good results in the previous months, we can consider the production being stabilised. The second can also be affirmed. If the production on a particular assembly line is stabilised, it is possible to introduce the Kanban method. Why not to use it if a there is a great advantage of this method in simplicity and lower production supplies which result in decreasing the total costs? It is beneficial for all participating on the production and for the Faurecia company as a whole. Third hypothesis can be confirmed as well. There has been a survey based on short questionaires and the knowledge of working and using the Kanban has been found inadequate. The best form of providing all the important information will be a training as a part of the process of introducing and using the Kanban method. Both aims have been resulted in stating possible recommendations and improvement suggestions: - production is stabilized, Kanban is possible to apply on 1.9. 2008 - training is necessary, meeting of responsible persons, control, messing, measures, - training of current and new workers, - motivation, communication improve, - system of regural records about information and control of chief (material and production planning)

The world has become more competitive, complex and unpredictable, and this process is continuing. Evolution is taking place resulting in organisations being pushed by strategies and pulled by increasingly assertive customers who demand more accountability and responsiveness (Kartte, 2010). In order to remain competitive in this changing world, many organisations, even financial institutions have adopted Lean principles in order to eliminate waste, reduce cost and streamline everyday processes (Spear, 2012). There have however been a number of challenges that have prevented financial institutions from implementing Lean principles successfully. The primary objective of this study is to improve the effectiveness of Lean principles within a specific financial institution. More specifically, this study will identify the effectiveness of successfully implementing Lean principles at a financial institution by investigating the influence of employee knowledge, understanding and skills, communication, motivation and ownership from management, organisational culture and the impact of trade unions in organisations as mentioned in the problem statement above. Convenience sampling was used to select a sample of sixty eight (68) employees within the specific financial institution. The sample was stratified to include senior managers, managers, team leaders and lower level employees. Questionnaires were distributed personally to the focus groups from the above categories.

The purpose of this thesis is to implement Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) in Nigeria Plastics Manufacturing Company. Manufacturing companies round the world pay huge amount of money for purchasing new equipments to boost their production however nothing or little is done to achieve or obtain full output from the machine for which it is intended to do. Small losses in time or deviations from planned or calculated capability are taken as usual machine performance. But currently as a result of improved capability levels and demand of quality product at lower prices, purchasing latest machine/equipment is not a way out unless it is completely used. Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is a method that involve everybody totally, from high management to all workers to implement a complete maintenance program for all machine/equipment during its life. This method ends up in most effectiveness of tools, equipment, virtuously improved workers, tidy up working area, neat and clean working environment. A structure is going to be developed with the potential of evaluating the impact of implementing total productive maintenance within. By evaluating the result or outcome of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), manufacturing companies can create sensible/smart decisions to improve the potency and standard of the machine, equipment and also the product on XYZ Plastics Manufacturing Company in Nigerian.

Diploma thesis focuses on the use of modern methods in an integrated management system construction company. The first part is devoted to theoretical introduction of selected modern methods and process management. Describes the possibilities of using the cloud information system and the way of auditing of company processes by standards. In the practical part is introduced monitored company including a description of control mechanisms. The work is mainly focused on the analysis and identification of processes in construction company in selected area of managing the commissions. The final section contains design and implementation of information system and possibility for using of modern methods.

This dissertation deals with analysis and follow-up suggestion of efficiency improvement on the production line in DAIKIN DEVICE CZECH REPUBLIC Ltd. Mentioned steps are performed with the help of production philosophy called Lean production or TPS (Toyota Production System) and production procedures like Just in Time, Jidoka and Kaizen. The target of this work is to find out and eliminate inefficiencies of manufacturing process, design an improvement project (saving cost, safeness, reduction of working positions etc.). Perform evaluation of this project and suggest testing procedure for follow-up improvement in the future.

Tendency of this diploma thesis is to find cost of economies through the device of lean production. On the basis of more than fourmonth monitoring and classification was specificated the problem, which is solved by implementation devices of lean production. Thanks these devices would be cut the bussines costs and salary and helps to do One piece flow too.

The goal of this thesis was to devise appropriate improvements for the quality control tool JIDOKA used in Continental Automotive Systems Czech Republic s.r.o based in Frenštát pod Radhoštěm. First, three areas of concern requiring improvement pro-posals were identified. These were: visualization of the maximum amount of rejects, physical handling of rejects and documentation updates. This work comprises an introduction to the issue and the company, application principles of JIDOKA in Continental company and a description of the areas of concern. As a conclusion, solution proposals for given areas and their implementation are presented.

<p>Innovations in technology are changing not only everyday life for many individuals around the world but are also influencing the expansion of online learning opportunities at an accelerated rate (Collins & Halverson, 2<a></a>018; Mah, 2016). Online learning platforms allow for scalability, flexibility, greater global access, and innovative and new ways to deliver education (Goodman, Melkers, & Pallais, 2019; Kizilcec et al., 2019). Enrollments in online learning programs and opportunities have seen significant growth in recent years (Seaman, Allen, & Seaman, 2018; U.S. Department of Education, 2018) with continued and steady growth expected into the future. The ubiquity and newness of new online learning formats present a challenge in linking research and practice. Through three separate academic papers, the following dissertation discusses and considers key questions and topics with regards to the use of digital badges and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), two types of emerging online innovations and platforms, and aspects of their efficacy. The three papers respectively 1) identify and discuss the theoretical and empirical foundations digital badges use in specific learners groups by reviewing current literature; 2) highlight the application of a use case in which digital badges have been implemented as a means to offer training; and 3) explore the perceptions of MOOC instructors toward quality learning in their courses in a case study. Conclusions are drawn and solutions as well as potential future directions for research and practice of discussed. </p>