This time of great change, of shifting paradigms, provides a great platform for universities to rethink their processes (Duderstadt, 2000). Thanks to the pioneering success of the Toyota Motor Company for the invention of lean manufacturing. This operating system has been implemented in many manufacturing companies, with recent successes reported in the service industry. With its focus on quality improvement, cost reduction, efficiency and excellency, lean has been recognised as one of the mechanisms for process improvement and organisational change. In terms of fully embracing lean principles, the service industry still lags far behind the manufacturing, with institutions of higher learning still quite far. Numerous authors have confirmed that institutions of learning are not an easy environment to change. Universities are still characterised by bureaucratic systems based on conventional processes that are not necessarily relevant to today‘s world. The old saying that change in the universities occur one grave at a time is not farfetched (Hines and Lethbridge, 2008 and Paul and Brindley, 1996). The impact of globalisation on business education and how to respond to this phenomenon is a challenge. This necessitates a need for more streamlined and efficient organisations; hence lean has been promoted as a strategy to achieve competitive advantage (Simmons and Masson, 2003). The research study aims to identify areas where lean principles can be implemented to improve the NMMU MBA application process. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with employees directly involved in the process in order to understand it better. The results of the respondents were reported in a process chart diagram and spaghetti diagram. The interviews also revealed five themes that emerged during the analysis of responses. These themes formed the basis for development of recommendations in Chapter 6 of the study.

This Masters Thesis deals with the concept of lean manufacturing and its implementing specifications in Czech companies. The theoretical part describes the concept of lean in detail, its history, principles and other characteristics. Furthermore this part presents the analysis related to the implementation of lean principles in small and medium sized companies in the Czech Republic. Based on this analysis, the hypothesis about the success or failure of implementation is formulated. The practical part describes the implementation of the chosen lean tool in the international operating company. On the basis of this project, the hypothesis is affirmed or denied.

The content of this thesis is a set of approaches that lead to a leaner enterprise. Besides the basic lean methods that are described in the theoretical part of this paper, the most attention is devoted to total productive maintenance (TPM). The practical part of this paper primarily focuses on a complete analysis of the maintenance system in Parker Hannifin and then on a project designed to implement the basic elements of TPM in the above mentioned enterprise. At the end of the piece, the project is evaluated and further ideas and recommendations for the future development of TPM in the enterprise are proposed.

Orientador: Paulo Corrêa Lima / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia Mecânica / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-18T11:47:36Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Nicodemo_LuizGustavoGrossi_M.pdf: 2943348 bytes, checksum: 500fcfbed0c132f1e779eebf78bca027 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2005 / Resumo: Este trabalho apresenta uma metodologia para o direcionamento de projetos de melhoria nas empresas com base nas ferramentas do Sistema Toyota de Produção. Muito esforço têm sido despendido pelas empresas para alcançar resultados significativos em projetos de melhoria justamente pela não utilização de métodos estruturados de direcionamento destes projetos. O modelo metodológico proposto utiliza a integração entre o Mapa de Fluxo de Valor, o Balanced Scorecard, e o guia de produção enxuta da empresa como ferramenta para garantir a melhor relação possível entre custo e benefício alcançado nos projetos de melhoria. A validação do modelo se dá através de um projeto de implementação coordenado pelo autor, que utiliza esta metodologia durante mais de um ano em uma empresa de autopeças, e ao final do trabalho apresenta os ganhos referentes à aplicação do método / Abstract: This work presents a methodology to drive business improvement projects based on Toyota Production System tools. A lot of efforts are being spent by the companies to reach significant results on improvements projects because they do not utilize structured methods to drive these projects. The methodological model proposed uses the integration between the Value Stream Map, the Balanced Scorecard, and the Lean Production Guide of the company as a tool to assure the best possible relation between cost and reached benefits on improvements projects. The validation of the model occurs through an implementation project coordinated by the author, who applied this methodology for more than a year in an auto parts company and at the end presents the gains related to the application of the method / Mestrado / Materiais e Processos de Fabricação / Mestre em Engenharia Mecânica

Submitted by Nadir Basilio (nadirsb@uninove.br) on 2016-06-01T14:03:24Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Chang Chih Kuo.pdf: 2616110 bytes, checksum: be64d229df1b1083f497d703a37dbdf5 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-06-01T14:03:24Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Chang Chih Kuo.pdf: 2616110 bytes, checksum: be64d229df1b1083f497d703a37dbdf5 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-03-31 / As the market becomes more competitive, more companies strive to improve efficiency and productivity. As a result, waste elimination using techniques and tools based on the approach of Lean Manufacturing focused on Lean Thinking becomes an alternative for companies. In order to achieve this condition, a main step is the development and training of colaborator. In recent years, Active Learning methodology have shown a potential application in training, through methods and techniques that encourage greater interaction of participants in analysis and problems solving listed, and checked application cases in the automotive industry. The objective of this study is to research, evaluate and characterize aspects related to the dynamics of colaborators training of an organization in concepts of Lean Thinking by addressing the Active Learning methodology, preparing a proposal for a method of implementing development training in the segment of pharmaceutical industry. Based on the observations of training with a focus on simulation games, on the applications questionnaires to participants, on the interviews with experts from companies, as well as the use of other techniques of documentary analysis, this work has resulted in a method of training and capacity for the pharmaceutical segment. / À medida que o mercado se torna mais competitivo, um maior número de empresas se esforça em melhorar a eficiência e produtividade. Como resultado, a eliminação dos desperdícios utilizando técnicas e ferramentas baseadas na abordagem da Manufatura Enxuta (Lean Manufacturing) com enfoque na Mentalidade Enxuta (Lean Thinking) torna-se uma alternativa para as empresas. A fim de alcançar esta condição, um dos principais passos é o desenvolvimento e capacitação dos colaboradores. Nos últimos anos, as metodologias de Aprendizagem Ativa (Active Learning) têm mostrado potencial de aplicação em treinamentos, através de métodos e técnicas que estimulam uma maior interação dos participantes voltada à análise e solução dos problemas elencados, sendo verificados casos de aplicação na indústria automotiva. O objetivo deste trabalho é pesquisar, avaliar e caracterizar aspectos relacionados à dinâmica de capacitação de colaboradores de uma organização em conceitos da Mentalidade Enxuta, através da abordagem da metodologia de Aprendizagem Ativa, elaborando uma proposta de método para implementação em treinamentos de capacitação no segmento da indústria farmacêutica. Com base nas observações de treinamentos com enfoque em jogos de simulação, nas aplicações de questionários aos participantes, em entrevistas com especialistas das empresas, bem como a utilização de outras técnicas de análises documentais, este trabalho resultou em um método de treinamento e capacitação para o segmento farmacêutico.

En el Perú, el sector Textil y Confecciones genera entre 350 y 400 mil empleos directos, representa el 1.9% del PBI y poco más del 10% del de la manufactura. Las PYMES se caracterizan por ser formadas mediante negocios familiares, bajos niveles de inversión en nuevas tecnologías y recursos financieros limitados. Esta realidad ha hecho que las PYMES tengan un retraso en comparación a las grandes empresas en la implementación del Lean Manufacturing. Empresas manufactureras del sector textil que presentan problemas con baja productividad, uso en exceso del espacio físico, movimientos innecesarios y transporte, utilizan las herramientas del Lean Manufacturing y distribución de planta para la solución de esos problemas. Muchos de los problemas encontrados en las empresas están relacionadas con la desorganización de los procesos, el flujo de materiales y el layout. Por ello, las empresas se han visto en la necesidad de aplicar diversas herramientas estratégicas que les ayuden a incrementar la eficiencia de sus procesos y ser más competitivas dentro de su mercado. Entre las herramientas estratégicas se encuentra el Lean Manufacturing. Diversos autores concluyen que las distribuciones de planta que tienen las pymes no son las correctas para el incremento de productividad, sin embargo, los modelos de mejora que presentan carecen de información sobre cómo se debe crear paso a paso un nuevo layout de la empresa. Debido a ello, este proyecto detalla los pasos que las empresas pymes pueden seguir en búsqueda de un modelo de distribución de planta bajo la herramienta SLP. / In Peru, the Textile sector generates between 350 and 400 thousand direct jobs, representing 1.9% of Gross domestic product (GDP) and just over 10% of manufacturing. SMEs are characterized by being formed by family businesses, low levels of investment in new technologies and limited financial resources. This context has made SMEs are delayed compared to large companies in implementing Lean Manufacturing. Manufacturing textile companies that have problems with low productivity, excessive use of physical space, unnecessary movement and transport, use the tools of Lean Manufacturing and distribution plant for solving these problems. Many of the problems found in companies are related to the disorganization of processes, material flow and layout. Therefore, companies have seen the need to apply different strategic tools to help them increase the efficiency of their processes and become more competitive in their market. Among the strategic tools is the Lean Manufacturing. Several authors conclude that the plant distributions that SMEs have are not correct for increased productivity, however, the improvement models presenting lack information on how to create step by step a new layout of the company. Because of this, this project details the steps that SMEs can follow in search for a plant distribution model under the SLP tool. / Trabajo de Suficiencia Profesional

This diploma thesis is focused on examining the activities of production planning and examining the efficiency of the selected machine in the selected company. The theoretical part summarizes the most important findings and methods of lean manufacturing and corrective measures to prevent or eliminate downtime. In the analytical part, the selected machine is examined in terms of the production process, then an analysis of the current state and assessment of the collected data is performed. Furthermore, an analysis of the decision-making process in production planning for a selected machine was performed and shortcomings in planning were assessed. The practical part contains suggestions for removing the identified bottlenecks.

Táto diplomová práca popisuje optimizáciu obrábacieho procesu za účelom zvýšenia produktivity výrobnej linky. Zadanie bolo vypracované v priebehu priemyselnej stáže vo firme Stellantis na obábacej linke blokov valcov motoru DV. Práca vysvetľuje metódy analýzy strát produktivity na výrobnej linke a aplikácii opatrení smerujúcich ku zvýšeniu produktivity, obzvlásť nasadenie nástrojov štíhlej výroby. Najviac boli nasadené nástroje SMED, ktorého cieľom je optimizácia výmeny rezných nástrojov, a TPM, ktorý ma za cieľ zvýšiť spoľahlivosť výrobných prostriedkov.

I dagens arbetsklimat uppstår hela tiden olika utmaningar för tillverkande företag och organisationer. Ökad konkurrens, utvecklingar av olika tillverknings- och informationstekniker samt alltmer krävande kunder är några av utmaningarna. Ett sätt att lyckas maximera kundvärde samtidigt som den interna produktiviteten och effektiviteten ökar är att implementera konceptet Lean, vilket kort kan sammanfattas som att göra mer med mindre.  Ackert Reklam är ett litet familjeägt aktiebolag som grundades 1982. Företaget producerar dekormaterial i olika former, allt från enklare kampanjdekorer till mer avancerade reflexdekorer. Ackerts filosofi är att på ett så kostnadseffektivt sätt som möjligt lyckas lösa kundernas behov av högklassig visuell kommunikation. I dagsläget har företaget problem i form av bristande standardisering av deras arbetssätt och letar därför efter lösningar inom Lean.  Syftet med den här studien var att hjälpa företaget att standardisera sina arbetssätt och finna rutiner med hjälp av en implementering av olika värderingar, principer och verktyg inom Lean. För att lyckas uppnå syftet togs två mål med studien fram: -          Identifiera befintliga värderingar, principer och verktyg inom Lean som går att anpassa på mindre tillverkande företaget.  -          Ta fram en implementationsmetod av Lean, i form av ett ramverk, som går att applicera på mindre tillverkande företag.   Studien genomfördes i form av en kvalitativ fallstudie där datainsamlingen utfördes med hjälp av intervjuer och observationer. Totalt utfördes en ostrukturerad intervju och sju semi-strukturerade intervjuer. Observationerna gjordes genom att fysiskt befinna sig på arbetsplatsen och studera arbetsprocessen.  Med hjälp av datainsamlingen i form av intervjuer och observationer samt av teori i form av olika värderingar, principer och verktyg inom Lean kunde en slutsats och rekommendationer tas fram. Studien visar att en implementation av Lean kan hjälpa Ackert att standardisera sina arbetssätt om den sker på rätt sätt och olika kritiska faktorer tas i beaktning. Företaget rekommenderas att följa det framtagna ramverket där initialt fokus ska ligga på att skapa en god intern kommunikation samt att träna och utbilda anställda inom Lean.

The thesis focuses on the study of the effectiveness of the production line in selected company. The aim of this work is to find bottlenecks in production and provide solutions to find time savings. The production line was analysed in terms of time efficiency and the results of the analysis are countermeasures to increase time efficiency of the production line.