Challenges in assembly system ramp-up include singularity of each assembly system, high
complexity and resulting instable system behavior, frequently leading to losses. The …

The ever-increasing importance of creating and developing solutions and products that not
only secure customer satisfaction but also enable cost efficient supply chain process are …

This paper presents a production-planning model for a manufacturing process that
undergoes a ramp-up period with learning in production and growth in demand. The labour …

The automotive sector, along with many others, has been subject to two key trends in recent
times. The first relates to globalization, in other words, the incorporation of new markets and …

Many new model launches in Europe do not meet the quality, cost and production targets set
by automotive companies during production ramp-up. Although increasing car complexity …

Today, industrial enterprises are increasingly facing the need to achieve shorter lifecycles
for their products, which at the same time are getting more and more complex. One …

In this thesis a methodical support for early identification and minimization of ramp-up risks
with the help of response strategies is developed. Therefore the approach is divided into two …

The planning in manufacturing system is becoming complicated day by day due to the
expanding networks and shortage of skilled people to manage change. Consequently, faster …

The importance to cut costs and to be as efficient as possible has never been as important
as it is today in order to stay competitive in the market. IKEA are currently facing increasing …

Ein erfolgreiches Anlaufmanagement ist eines der wichtigsten Erfolgsfaktoren in der
Automobilindustrie. Erfahrungen zeigen jedoch, dass Problemstellungen häufig …