OPS/571 February 13‚ 2012 Riordan Manufacturing Learning Team C has completed the analysis of Riordan Manufacturing’s electric fan design process and has developed a proposal outlining the changes that need to be implemented. The team is proposing to focus on total quality management (TQM); this will allow Riordan to remain focused and efficient in areas of opportunity‚ and to excel in all aspects of the electric fans that are important to customers. The team’s recommendation is to use quality
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Implementation of Lean System on Erbium Doped Fibre Amplifier Manufacturing Process to Reduce Production Time T. Maneechotea and P. Luangpaiboonb Industrial Statistics and Operational Research Unit (ISO-RU)‚ Department of Industrial Engineering‚ Faculty of Engineering‚ Thammasat University‚ 12120‚ THAILAND. (email: Thiti.Maneechote@gmail.com) b Industrial Statistics and Operational Research Unit (ISO-RU)‚ Department of Industrial Engineering‚ Faculty of Engineering‚ Thammasat University‚ 12120
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Introduction General Motors was the world’s largest automaker and‚ since 1931‚ the world’s sales leader. In 2001‚ GM had unit sales of 8.5 million vehicles and a 15.1% worldwide market share. Founded in 1908‚ GM had manufacturing operations in more than 30 countries‚ and its vehicles were sold in approximately 200 countries. In 2000‚ it generated earnings of $4.4 billion on sales of $184.6 billion. The company is trying to accurately calculate the risk of a potential devaluation to the ARS. In
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built-in camera and silently email the captured image to you. Let’s go and make it! Servo Motors Servo motors are great little components that are often used in radio-controlled cars to control steering and the control surfaces on model aircraft. They come in a variety of sizes for different types of applications‚ and their wide use in models makes them relatively inexpensive. Unlike normal motors‚ they do not rotate continuously; rather‚ you set them to a particular angle using a PWM signal
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Assignment #5: Comparison of Theory of Constraints (TOC) versus Lean Manufacturing MBA 571 November 22‚ 2011 In today’s business world‚ competition is fierce and manufacturers are struggling to squeeze out operational costs reductions. To stay in competition‚ more and more organizations are trying to determine what improvement method will work best and fit best with their culture. Each improvement methodology appears to be driving toward common tools and concepts. However‚ different methodologies
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researchandmarkets.com/reports/554957/ Tata Motors Limited - SWOT Analysis Description: The Tata Motors Limited - SWOT Analysis company profile is the essential source for top-level company data and information. Tata Motors Limited - SWOT Analysis examines the company’s key business structure and operations‚ history and products‚ and provides summary analysis of its key revenue lines and strategy. Tata Motors (or the company) is one of the leading automotive vehicle manufacturing companies in India. The company
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1 Lean Six Sigma in the Service Industry Alessandro Laureani University of Strathclyde United Kingdom 1. Introduction The business improvement methodology known as Lean Six Sigma is rooted in the manufacturing industry‚ where it developed over the past few decades‚ reaching widespread adoption worldwide. However‚ according to the World Economic Outlook Database‚ published in April 2011‚ by the International Monetary Fund (IMF‚ 2011)‚ the distribution of PPP (Purchase Power Parity) GDP‚
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Waltham Motors Case Individual Analysis Measurement I Kofi Opoku October 11‚ 2010 Professor Brett Hunkins Company Background: Waltham Motors Division is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marco Corporation. The company manufactures electric motors of a single design which are usually purchased by household appliance manufacturers. The company was later acquired in 2003 by Marco Corporation. Prior to the acquisition‚ it was a family business. Problem: Sharon Michaels‚ who happened to be appointed
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Green Manufacturing: An Inconvenient Reality Are you turning green at the thought of going green? Like it or not more environmental regulations are on the way‚ and manufacturers who don’t jump on the green bandwagon may be left behind. For every unseasonably warm day this year‚ the noose around manufacturers’ necks to produce environmentally friendly products gets tighter and tighter. Need evidence? Consider this: In 2004 the business sector shouldered 65% of environmental regulatory costs‚ with
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Manufacturing Perspective 9-21-2013 Operations and Supply Management Introduction Not only does the BMW Group produce the “Ultimate Driving Machine” but they also provide high quality financial services. The success of the company has not only relied on the excellent quality of the automobiles they produce but the financial services they provide their customers. Financial services are a key factor for success in today’s
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