scholarly journals Lean Production Development in SMEs: A Case Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 41-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jukka Majava ◽  
Tiina Ojanperä
Keyword(s):  
Lean Manufacturing ◽  
Development Project ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Current State ◽  
Production Development ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Core Competence ◽  
A Current

AbstractThe competitiveness of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) is vital for the European economy. Also, manufacturing is often the core competence of SMEs. Adopting lean philosophy is a viable and popular approach for developing production and enabling continuous improvement. Despite the increased interest in empirical lean research, the body of knowledge about lean manufacturing development in SMEs is currently insufficient. This paper describes a study of a lean development project in a Finnish-based manufacturing SME. A current state analysis and development proposals are presented. The project applies a framework that other SMEs can utilize in identifying their problem areas and creating development proposals for their production activities. The results of the study contribute to the existing body of knowledge in lean manufacturing. In addition, managers in SMEs can utilize the study results as a reference when designing production development projects.

scholarly journals Variability and Uncertainty Analysis in Value Stream Mapping

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12S2) ◽  
pp. 533-538
Keyword(s):  
Lean Manufacturing ◽  
Value Stream Mapping ◽  
Strong Impact ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
Value Stream ◽  
Current State ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
Tools And Techniques ◽  
A Current

Lately, value stream mapping (VSM) is integrated with tools and techniques that belong to other areas of knowledge such as risk management (RM). It is well known tool in showing the value, value stream and the flow which represents three of lean manufacturing (LM) principles. This integration, gives more benefit in covering two of VSM issues such as considering the variability and uncertainty of production processes. In this paper, a model named variable value stream mapping (V-VSM) that integrates the two was showed, explained and tested. The model helps to generate the VSM in a dynamic way with the identification of current and potential risks. These risks might happen in the future bringing a strong impact on not reaching the main objectives in the defined time and cost. The model has been tested by conducting a case study in food sector. A current state map was built using both models, traditional VSM and VVSM. The results showed the effect of variability and uncertainty on the total cycle time (CT) and lead time (LT) values, where the traditional VSM failed to show it by being a static tool. Comparing the results of both models show the differences in presenting the real state of manufacturing environment..

Experiential quality, experiential relationship quality and future experiential intentions in the Macau gaming industry

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hung-Che Wu ◽  
Chi-Han Ai ◽  
Ya-Yuan Chang ◽  
De-Quan Wang ◽  
Tsung-Pao Wu
Keyword(s):  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
The Body ◽  
Gaming Industry ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Experiential Quality ◽  
Positive Effect

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to use the Macau gaming industry as a case study to discuss the multifaceted relationships involving experiential quality, experiential relationship quality and future experiential intentions. Design/methodology/approach In this study, 566 usable responses were collected from casino gamblers who had gaming experience in one casino of Macau. Findings According to the study results, the dimensions of experiential quality (hedonics, involvement, surprise, fun, gambler contact and physical environment) had a positive effect on experiential satisfaction, which in turn led to experiential trust. Both experiential trust and experiential satisfaction positively influenced experiential commitment. Moreover, experiential trust, experiential satisfaction and experiential commitment positively affected future experiential intentions. Originality/value The main contribution of this research is that it has added to the body of knowledge about the interplay between the dimensions of experiential quality, the dimension of experiential relationship quality and future experiential intentions, which can be fruitful for the gaming industry.

Thinking about offender social reintegration: A case study of one NGO programme in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa

2021 ◽  
pp. 002087282096742
Author(s):  
Emmison Muleya
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Crime Prevention ◽  
The Body ◽  
Eastern Cape Province ◽  
Eastern Cape ◽  
Social Reintegration ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Former Offenders ◽  
Offender Reintegration

Successful social reintegration is critical if we are to reduce recidivism and crime in general. This voice of people article presents a background case for why effective offender reintegration services are key in South Africa, and the Eastern Cape in particular, through an example of the Offender Reintegration programme rendered by the National Institute of Crime Prevention and Reintegration of Offenders (NICRO). Apart from the paucity of literature on offender reintegration, very few voices from people working directly with these former offenders are ever heard. Therefore, this article seeks to address this gap by contributing to the body of knowledge on offender social reintegration.

scholarly journals Operations management body of knowledge and its relevance to manufacturing and service organizations

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 373-389 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jurandir Peinado ◽  
Alexandre Reis Graeml ◽  
Fernando Vianna
Keyword(s):  
Operations Management ◽  
Lean Manufacturing ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Work Organization ◽  
The Body ◽  
Service Organizations ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Service Companies ◽  
Body Of Knowledge

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess the differences in importance assigned by manufacturing or service organizations to topics related to operations management and its attendant body of knowledge. Design/methodology/approach The authors did this by cataloguing and analyzing vacancy announcements related to operations management, presented by manufacturing and services companies in major Brazilian human resources websites. Findings The results show that manufacturing companies primarily hire personnel with skills in routine process management, quality management, lean manufacturing, ergonomics and work organization. Service companies generally seek professionals with knowledge and experience in logistics, supply chain management and project management. Research limitations/implications This study presents some limitations that reduce the power of its conclusions. There is some degree of subjectivity in the interpretation of the contents of the analyzed ads. In order to reduce this problem, the authors who did the tabulation of data marked the situations for which there were some doubts about the classification, discussing them with the other author, until they reached a consensus on the best way to classify each one. Originality/value The discussion about the importance assigned by manufacturing and service companies to the topics of operations management is crucial for not only the results obtained, but also to stimulate the debate on topics that comprise or should comprise the body of knowledge of operations management, and the way they are incorporated into business practice. This provides an additional opportunity to reflect on the potential of operations management in supporting business managers now and in the future.

A Review- Risk Assessment of Runway Overrun Incursion

2021 ◽  
pp. 455-458
Author(s):  
Priyanka Peter ◽  
Prof. Vaibhav S. Umap
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Traffic Control ◽  
Air Traffic Control ◽  
Air Traffic ◽  
The Body ◽  
High Rise ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Mechanical Faults ◽  
Runway Incursion

Aviation crashes all over the world have recently been on the high rise, stemming from negligence, mechanical faults, weather, ground control errors, pilot errors, taxing and maintenance crew errors as are probable reasons for such accidents. This case study models the probabilistic risk assessment of runway incursion data endeavored to determine the correlation in between the reported incursions that occurred at Nagpur airport between fiscal years 2005 and 2015 and the meteorological conditions, times of day, and presence of an air traffic control tower of Nagpur Airport. With runway incursions long-plaguing the safety of aviators, their passengers, and aviation refining the body of knowledge underpinning incursions coupled with ongoing prevention efforts aspire to diminish the annual incidence of incursions, increase safety, and save lives. In accordance with this mission, mining the Civil Organization (ICAO), and Federal Aviation Association (FAA) runway incursion databases and analyzing the resulting hours, and at airport with an air traffic control tower.

Ressourceneffizienz durch Digitalisierung*/Resource efficiency through digitisation. Potentials for SMEs in the manufacturing industry

2018 ◽  
Vol 108 (05) ◽  
pp. 319-324
Author(s):  
I. Bogdanov ◽  
A. Nuffer ◽  
A. Sauer
Keyword(s):  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Resource Efficiency ◽  
Digitale Transformation ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
Current State ◽  
Stand Der Technik ◽  
A Current

Der vorliegende Beitrag behandelt den Themenkomplex Ressourcen-effizienz und digitale Transformation im verarbeitenden Gewerbe sowie die dabei entstehenden Wechselwirkungen. Neben dem aktuellen Stand der Technik werden die im Rahmen einer aktuellen Studie durchgeführte Fallbeispielanalyse und die entwickelte Methodik zur Ermittlung der Ressourceneffizienzpotenziale vorgestellt. Diese Potenziale und die eingesetzten digitalen Maßnahmen sind zentrale Bausteine des vorliegenden Beitrags.   This article deals with the topic complex of resource efficiency and digital transformation in the manufacturing sector as well as the resulting interactions. In addition to the current state of the art and perspectives, the case study analysis carried out as part of a current study, as well as the developed method for establishing the resource efficiency potentials will be presented. The resultant potential and the digital measures are central components of this article.

scholarly journals Decision-Making Framework For Small Business With Limited Available Capital

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milad Around
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Small Business ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
General Level ◽  
Working Capital ◽  
Financial Assessment ◽  
Current State ◽  
Business Entities ◽  
A Current

In the world of business special attention is paid to entrepreneurs for their potential and large corporations for their impact on the market. Due to this, small businesses often fall short of resources and tools to help them grow. The aim of this dissertation is to introduce a framework for decision making to small businesses as a tool to help embed more structure into their organization. The framework was then applied to two distinct case studies to display its functionality and usefulness. The framework consists of several steps: 1) corporate plan and financial assessment 2) a current state analysis 3) a quantitative and mathematical feasibility study of the decision The framework in each case study resulted in an objective and qualified decision. It also suggests that, due to the unique structure and characteristics of each small business, the framework proposed would only be relevant and applicable on a general level and more work is required to refine the details in order to be able apply it universally to business entities with limited working capital.

Recent Advances in the Evaluation of Ontology Quality

2019 ◽  
pp. 326-348
Author(s):  
Niyati Baliyan ◽  
Ankita Verma
Keyword(s):  
The Body ◽  
Critical Importance ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Domain Specific ◽  
Ontology Evaluation ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Modular Ontology ◽  
Ontology Quality ◽  
State Of Art

Ontology or domain specific vocabulary is indispensable to a semantic web-based application; therefore, its evaluation assumes critical importance for maintaining the quality. A modular ontology is intuitively preferred to as a monolithic ontology. A good quality modular ontology, in turn, promotes reusability. This chapter is directed at summarizing the efforts towards ontology evaluation, besides defining the process of evaluation, various approaches to evaluation and underlying motivation. In particular, a modular ontology's cohesion and coupling metrics have been discussed in detail as a case study. The authors believe that the body of knowledge in this chapter will serve as a beginning point for ontology quality engineers and at the same time acquaint them with the state-of-art in this field.

PDAs as Mobile-Based Health Information Deployment Platforms for Ambulatory Care

2008 ◽  
pp. 1022-1039
Author(s):  
Jason Sargent ◽  
Carole Alcock ◽  
Lois Burgess ◽  
Joan Cooper ◽  
Damian Ryan
Keyword(s):  
Ambulatory Care ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Development Project ◽  
Personal Digital Assistants ◽  
End User ◽  
Care Systems ◽  
A Current

This chapter discusses the broad theme of clinician-centric end-user acceptance toward the adoption of personal digital assistants (PDAs) as mobile-based health information deployment platforms within ambulatory care service settings. Personal digital assistants, ambulatory care, and point of care are defined and the interrelatedness of each discussed. Issues, controversies, and problems such as mapping existing workflows, security, and change management are identified, and solutions are suggested for the process of transforming predominantly paper-based ambulatory care systems into electronic point-of-care (ePOC) systems. A current research and development project, the ePOC PDA project, is used as a case study to highlight discussion points. The purpose of this chapter is to illustrate end-user implications and considerations when introducing ePOC systems into ambulatory care service settings and highlight ways and means of improving future levels of acceptance and support of ePOC systems for clinician end users.

Runaway Information Technology Projects

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 53-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Keith Wright ◽  
Charles J. Capps
Keyword(s):  
State Government ◽  
Theory Development ◽  
Government Agency ◽  
The Body ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Information Technology Projects ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Equilibrium Approach ◽  
State Government Agency

This paper presents an in-depth insider’s case study of a “runaway” information systems (IS) project in a U.S. State government agency. Because such projects are politically sensitive matters and often obscured from public view, details of how such projects operate are not well understood. This case study adds new details to the body of knowledge surrounding IS project escalation and de-escalation. The authors’ resulting project narrative details how this project went out of control for so long, raising important questions for future research in theory development for both IS project escalation and de-escalation. The paper argues that a punctuated equilibrium approach to analyzing “runaway” IS projects are a more fruitful area to explore than are “stage models.”

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