Lean Manufacturing “Lean” is a term that was coined in the late 1980s based on a study of the Toyota production system. It is based on the concept of continuous improvement of both the process and the product, while eliminating non-value added aspects of the process. Focusing on the value added parts of the process, a set of principles and tools for reducing waste (“muda”) in production process was developed. Lean also identifies the waste created by overburden (“muri”) and uneven flow (“mura”)
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HERRAMIENTAS Y SISTEMAS PARA OPTIMIZAR LA PRODUCCIÓN Y LA LOGÍSTICA. CONCEPTOS LEAN MANUFACTURING ACTIVITY-BASED COSTING Un sistema de contabilidad que asigna costes a los productos basándose en la cantidad de recursos usados (incluso la cantidad de trabajo, materia prima, horas de la máquina y el esfuerzo humano) para diseñar, pedir o producir un producto. Contrasta con el cálculo tradicional de costes sobre estándares. CUADRO DE MANDD (ANDON BORRAD) Un dispositivo visual en una área de
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A. Supply Chain Strategy There are three main types of supply chain strategies vertical integration, Keiretsu networks and virtual companies. Vertical integration develops the ability to produce goods and services previously purchased or to actually buy a supplier or distributor it can be forward or backward integration. Backward integration suggests a firm purchase its suppliers. Forward integration in the other hand, on the other hand, suggests that a manufacturer of components make the
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NASCAR: Every Second Counts Helping Win From The Pits. By: Mark Appolloni: Introduction to the case: NASCAR, The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, is the largest approved body of motorsports in the United States. In 2006, after 15 years of working in NASCAR racing as an athletic director for HMS, Andy Papathanassiou (known as Papa) began searching for the next breakthrough to improve pit crew performances and times. His innovative techniques and determination had successfully
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Module III: Financial Analysis Cost of Project, Means of Finance, Estimates of Sales and Production, Cost of Production, Working Capital Requirements and its Financing, Profitability Projections, Break Even Point, Projected Balance Sheets, Muti Year Projections, Basic Principles for Measuring Project Cash Flows, Components of the Cash Flow Stream, Biases in Cash Flow Estimation Module IV: Project Risk Types and Measures of Project Risk, Sensitivity Analysis, Scenario Analysis, Optimal Timing
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Content Part A1 Network Diagram: AoA or AoN? 1. Introduction …………………………………………………………………….…. 2 2. Comparison Between AoA and AoN …………………………………….……….. 2 3. Network Diagrams with Educational Oriented Discussion …………….…………. 3 4. Conclusion ………………………………………………………………………… 4 Part A2 The machine tool overhaul project Network diagram …………………………………………………………………….. 5 Part B Lean Concept: Value Stream Mapping (VSM) 1. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………..… 5 2. What is Value Stream Mapping
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Bosch Termotecnologia SA Bosch Production System Lean Logistics Implementation in TTPO Cristina Jorge Bosch Termotecnologia SA 25-06-2008 Termotecnologia 1 TTPO/BPS | 25/06/2008| © Robert Bosch GmbH reserves all rights even in the event of industrial property rights. We reserve all rights of disposal such as copying and passing on to third parties.. Bosch Termotecnologia SA Bosch Production System Foundation of Vulcano 1983 Robert Bosch acquires majority of shares 1992
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Abstract: Key Words: Corporate Social Responsibility, Lean Accounting, Toyota’s sustainability effort I. Introduction 1. Definition of key terms 1) Corporate Social Responsibility CSR refers to operating a business in a manner that accounts for the social and environmental impact created by the business. CSR means a commitment to developing policies that integrate responsible practices into daily business operations, and to reporting on progress made toward implementing these practices
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Unit 4 – Diagnostics and Interventions Name Colorado Technical University Strategic Human Capital Management HRMT620-1603A-3 May 2, 2016 Instructor Dr. Eric Riley Introduction The report being provided is an overview of the change management plan for AGC. The document will give an outline of activities that will encompass the program. All activities described have been developed based on the current state of AGC’s business events. Diagnostics and Interventions Organizations aggressively
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In February of 2012, as I was reviewing the information about the Darden’s GEMBA program, specifically the locations of the global residencies, it was hard for me to be excited about going to China. It would be my sixth time visiting the country. At the time, I was hoping for a more unique location, somewhere where I had not been, yet somewhere where, from a business perspective it would be a valid place to go. How about Japan or South Korea, I pondered. But no, it was China, a place that I explored
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