Lean-ing Large: A study of MG-Large in the scope of Lean
Author
Urban, Rasmus
Term
10. term
Publication year
2009
Pages
69
Abstract
This master’s thesis examines how lean can be used to improve the MG-Large production unit at Grundfos Manufacturing in Tatabánya, Hungary (GMH1), against the backdrop of competitive pressures from globalization. Based on an on-site collaboration during an internship, the thesis frames lean as a holistic philosophy rather than a toolkit and highlights the challenge of embedding it in culture and daily operations. The work aims to design a lean-based improvement approach for MG-Large: first by conducting a descriptive diagnosis of the current state across management, production, culture, processes, people, and technology, then by developing quality criteria, a solution design, and an implementation strategy with supporting tactics. The study draws on close cooperation with managers, engineers, and technicians and access to company data and documentation. The table of contents indicates alignment with lean best practices and change management to ensure feasibility. Specific findings and measured outcomes are not included in the provided excerpt.
Denne specialeafhandling undersøger, hvordan lean kan anvendes til at forbedre produktionsenheden MG-Large hos Grundfos Manufacturing i Tatabánya, Ungarn (GMH1), i lyset af globaliseringens konkurrencepres. Med udgangspunkt i et virksomhedsforløb under et praktikophold rammesætter afhandlingen lean som en helhedsorienteret filosofi snarere end et sæt værktøjer, og afklarer udfordringerne ved at forankre lean i kultur og daglige rutiner. Projektets fokus er at designe en leandrevet forbedringstilgang for MG-Large: først gennem en beskrivende diagnose af den nuværende situation på tværs af ledelse, produktion, kultur, processer, mennesker og teknologi, dernæst via udvikling af kvalitetskriterier, et løsningsdesign og en implementeringsstrategi med tilhørende taktikker. Arbejdet bygger på tæt samarbejde med fabrikkens ledere, ingeniører og teknikere samt adgang til relevante data og dokumentation. Indekset viser, at analysen kobles til lean “best practice” og forandringsledelse for at sikre gennemførlighed. Konkrete resultater og effekter af implementeringen fremgår ikke af det medfølgende uddrag.
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