Browsing NTNU Open by Author "Alfnes, Erlend"
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A Framework for the Implementation of Takt Time in High-Variety, Low-Volume Manufacturing Environments
Øystese, Hallvard (Master thesis, 2019)Verdikjeder med høg produktvariasjon og lave produksjonsvolum (HVLV) blir stadig viktigare då HVLV-produsentar lagar spesialtilpassa produkt i mange variantar som i aukande grad blir etterspurde i marknaden. For å kunne ... -
A Supplier-Oriented LPS Framework
Erichsen, Erik Matthias; Cordero Juarez, Jorge Eduardo (Master thesis, 2016)The engineer-to-order (ETO) sector is characterised with a combination of both uncertainty and a wide range of interdependencies between the different entities, especially due to the disintegration of engineering and ... -
Achieving Balanced Workload Distribution Amongst Cross-Trained Teams
Olaitan, Oladipupo; Alfnes, Erlend; Vatn, Jørn; Strandhagen, Jan Ola (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)This research is focused on improving the flow of items through the cross-trained teams of a leather furniture manufacturing company, which manufactures a high mix of products. Presently, a Push control strategy is applied ... -
Advances in Production Management Systems: Issues, Trends, and Vision Towards 2030
David, Romero; von Cieminski, Gregor; Wuest, Thorsten; Gaiardelli, Paolo; Moon, Ilkyeong; Pezzotta, Giuditta; Wiesner, Stefan; Macchi, Marco; Hauge, Jannicke; Roda, Irene; Powell, Daryl; Netland, Torbjørn; Kulvatunyou, Boonserm; Szirbik, Nick; Roser, Christoph; Alfnes, Erlend; Rudberg, Martin (Chapter, 2021)Since its inception in 1978, the IFIP Working Group (WG) 5.7 on Advances in Production Management Systems (APMS) has played an active role in the fields of production and production management. The Working Group has focused ... -
Advances in Spare Parts Classification and Forecasting for Inventory Control: A Literature Review
Bhalla, Swapnil; Alfnes, Erlend; Hvolby, Hans-Henrik; Sgarbossa, Fabio (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Ensuring availability of spare parts is essential for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to support after-sales maintenance and repair services for their products. Previous studies have pointed out shortcomings of ... -
Analyzing the factors affecting engineering change implementation performance in the engineer-to-order production environment: case studies from a Norwegian shipbuilding group
Iakymenko, Natalia; Brett, Per Olaf; Alfnes, Erlend; Strandhagen, Jan Ola (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Engineering changes (ECs) are unavoidable in the engineer-to-order (ETO) environment. ECs improve products and bring additional profit to ETO companies if effectively negotiated and implemented. Despite the abundant relevant ... -
Applicability of Lean and Value Stream Mapping Techniques in Turbulent High-Variety, Low-Volume Manufacturing Environments - A Multiple Case Study
Tobro, Runa Lunde (Master thesis, 2017)Many manufacturing companies aspire to achieve performance improvements associated with lean manufacturing to cope with increasingly demanding customers and pressure from global competition. Lean was originally developed ... -
Applying Simulation Enhanced Value Stream Mapping in a High-Mix Manufacturing Environment
Brekken, Håvard Gjengstø; Eide, Mats Moen (Master thesis, 2016)In recent years, as a result of changing market requirements, many manufacturers have been forced to accommodate their manufacturing systems to handle a larger number of product variants in order to stay competitive. With ... -
Assessing Fit of Capacity Planning Methods for Delivery Date Setting: An ETO Case Study
Bhalla, Swapnil; Alfnes, Erlend; Hvolby, Hans-Henrik (Chapter, 2019)The paper studies an engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing firm. A novel approach is used to assess the fit of capacity planning methods in the planning environment of the firm, and towards delivery date setting, which is ... -
Begrense Forsinkelser Gjennom Å Identifisere Og Adressere Underliggende Faktorer: Et Forslag Til Rammeverk
Dahl, Gunnleiv (Master thesis, 2019)Nøkkelord: Produksjonsforsinkelser, Begrense forsinkelser, ETO produksjon, Ledetids reduksjon. Bakgrunn: I ETO-produksjon er det mange ulike faktorer som kan forårsake forsinkelser. Noen av disse er en naturlig del av ... -
Bruk av lean produksjonsprinsipper og verdistrømanalyse for å forbedre materialflyt i en MTO komposittproduksjonsfasilitet
Arntsen, Eirik (Master thesis, 2016)Hensikt Denne oppgaven har som hensikt å finne ut hvordan og hvor godt egnet «lean» produksjonsprinsipper og verdistrømsanalyse er for å forbedre materialflyt i en MTO-komposittproduksjonsfasilitet. Det defineres to ... -
Buyer-Supplier Collaboration in New Product Development - Reduction of Ramp-up time for high-tech products
Nielsen, Halvor Eid (Master thesis, 2015)Product development has always been a key activity to gain competitive advantage. Especially in technology based industry, such as the maritime subsea industry. Due to increasing globalization and high competition from low ... -
Company-specific Production System in a Multi-plant Company - Developing the Framework for Design and Implementation of XPS
Bielec, Tomasz (Master thesis, 2017)Success story of Toyota had many followers, however not all of them succeed. Contingency theory suggest that there is no universal improvement approach that fits to all organizations. Each improvement programme has to be ... -
Comparing Justification Techniques for the Selection of an Acquired Automation Technology: an Empirical Study
Bostad, Marthe (Master thesis, 2016)Manufacturing companies are forced to look for progressive automation technologies to remain competitive in their market. An acquisition of automation technology can entail large investments, which will need justification. ... -
Digitalized manufacturing logistics in engineer-to-order operations
Strandhagen, Jo Wessel; Buer, Sven-Vegard; Semini, Marco; Alfnes, Erlend (Chapter, 2019)The high complexity in Engineer-To-Order (ETO) operations causes major challenges for manufacturing logistics, especially in complex ETO, i.e. one-of-a-kind production. Increased digitalization of manufacturing logistics ... -
An Efficient Production Transfer Process
Mogos, Maria Flavia (Doctoral theses at NTNU;2020:393, Doctoral thesis, 2020) -
Enabling Lean Flow in System Configuration, Assembly, and Test by Developing a Hybrid Scheduling and Control System: A Case Study
Ådnanes, Nina Grøsvik (Master thesis, 2017)In production of electronic components, the final stage in the production is often characterised by multidisciplinary system assemblies, also referred to as AT manufacturing. These processes typically include system ... -
Engineering Change Management in Shipbuilding
Norbye, Knut Magnus Gjertsen (Master thesis, 2012)In today’s global competitive market, it is getting increasingly more important to continuously improve by delivering high quality products at a faster rate and to a lower price, in order to stay competitive. In this ... -
Engineering Change Management in the Engineer-to- Order Production Environment
Iakymenko, Natalia (Doctoral theses at NTNU;2021:381, Doctoral thesis, 2021)Engineer-to-order (ETO) is a production environment where a product is designed, engineered, and produced based on a customer order. Companies operating in the ETO production environment create complex products tailored ... -
Enterprise Reengineering – A Strategic Framework and Methodology
Alfnes, Erlend (Doktoravhandlinger ved NTNU, 1503-8181; 2005:153, Doctoral thesis, 2005)Manufacturing companies find themselves, whether they like it or not, in a more global and changing reality. Fiercer competition, dynamic markets, new consumer habits, stronger environmental regulations, and new technological ...