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The thesis deals with the implementation and using a Kanban scheduling system as part of the Just in Time process in lean manufacturing. In the thesis is presented theoretical basis of Kanban system, which is based on pull mechanisms in supply chain. This study focuses on orders, purchase, inventory, produce and warehouse processes and its logistics issues for material and information flows in the chosen company. The thesis shows system Kanban as a system that maximizes production by reducing inventory and storage areas.

This bachelor thesis is devoted to change management in the production company with focus on communication with employees. In the first part are explained the change management methods. In the second part was established the subject of the change and proposed the suitable communication method.

The correct use of modern technology in logistics is an important mean to strengthen the competitiveness on the market and to improve the overall quality of the logistic system. The bachelor thesis provides characteristics and an analysis of possibilities of application of selected logistic technologies and methods with a focus on material and information flows, possibilities of their application in the company Robert Bosch, spol. s.r.o., including an analysis of key factors for their successful implementation. The final evaluation also includes effects that the given method or technology has on the target dimensions. The thesis is based on a previous theoretical preparation and a study of literary sources. The theoretical background of the work is supplemented by a practical analysis and final evaluation of technologies that the author directly followed in the production plant. Furthermore, a structured interview with Robert Bosch's process expert was carried out, along with the suggested recommendation for possible improvements of a current situation.

The purpose of the diploma thesis was to design a system of management of internal material and related information flows in a selected manufacturing company with focus on the settings of logistics processes for optimized production supply using appropriate logistics methods and technologies.

The diploma thesis applies to inventory management optimization in engineering serial-line production. The goal of diploma thesis is proposal key indicators for selection of suppliers in engineering industry. The methods of inventory control: ABC analysis, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and Kanban are used in this diploma thesis. These methods are applied and evaluated to current suppliers and suggested for new suppliers

The diploma thesis deals with the practical application of a wide-spread service management methodology ITIL in the banking applications support environment. The main goal of the thesis is to formulate recommendations which should in the future contribute to quality improvement and overall productivity increase of the application support in the chosen multi-national company. The theoretical part of the thesis includes a detailed multi-perspective literature review. Based on the review, benefits of using ITIL, its adoption rate across IT operational departments, implementation approaches and possibilities, or perceived shortcomings are identified. ITIL architecture characteristics are provided and IT service management is briefly explained. Furthermore, an agile methodology Kanban is introduced and it is clarified, how it can be seen in the context of ITIL and how it can be used for its extension.In the practical part the chosen company is described at first. Thereafter, an analysis of a current (as-is) state of the application support process is performed. The analysis relies on the data collected from internal documentation, interviews and personal observations. The data is used as a basis for a process model and SWOT analysis. Then an internal reorganizational project based on Kanban principles is described. The most important chapters contain two sets of recommendations. The first one proposes possible improvement steps for the internal project. The second one focuses on selected IT operations management parts (event management, incident management, request management, problem management). Key characteristics are described, metrics are listed, and finally recommendations for identified weaknesses in the chosen company are formulated.

This dissertation is focused on a research of using methods of Lean Production in working environment of selected companies in the Czech Republic. In the introduction the author mentioned theoretic facts about Lean Production, which is originally from Japan. The rest of dissertation also included characteristics of selected companies and description of situations in companies before and after using Lean Production methods. At the end of each part we can find conclusion and suggestion of specific new steps for these companies. A company, called Linde Pohony s.r.o. Český Krumlov, have been using these methods: TPM, 5S and visual management. In a company Rohde & Schwarz, which is located in Vimperk, have been using the methods of Lean Production. : Kanban and also visual management. And a company ČSAT a.s. Praha have been testing methods of Lean Production: MUDA, 5S, Kaizen with a diagram of Ishikawa. In conclusion of the dissertation assumptions were evaluated. The overall summary of exercising Lean Production in companies - Linde Pohony s.r.o. Český Krumlov, ČSAT a.s. Praha a Rhode & Schwarz - Vimperk, were mentioned as well. Outcomes of the dissertation can be used for companies, which had been analyzing or for other companies with similar specializations. The dissertation provides the analysis of utilization selected Japanese principles of Lean Production in Czech companies.

This bachelor thesis is focused to researching agile methodologies of software development using a systems approach. This thesis has two main objectives. The first objective is the description and analysis of agile methodologies using a systems approach with respect to the project conducted in this thesis. The second and primary objective is selection of the appropriate agile methodology for student's project in a bank institution following analysis methodologies within which the application is developed for the needs of the Human Resources Department. Partial objective of this to compare the current approach applied to the development of the result of the selection of methodologies.

The main objectives of the bachelor thesis are methods of lean management in the Japanese way. The theoretical part is mainly focused on the individual methods such as Kaizen, 5S and Kanban. The aim of this thesis is to realize what Japanese way of thinking actually is and how works in practice. In the practical part I will implement these methods in the most efficient way in the given company. The most important process is reduction of waste. The conclusion provides improvements and recommendations for the company.

The thesis focuses on concrete application of the selected agile methodologies on the designed new software development methodology in the company Firma 2.0. The theoretical section briefly characterizes agile methodologies in general and then focuses on their representative sample, and thus Scrum, Kanban, SAFe and LeSS and the DevOps movement, which build a framework for the practical section. The selected components, which are used in the second part, are emphasized. Importantly, all of the methodologies are based on the agile manifesto and thanks to that are mutually combinable. The practical section introduces the company Firmy 2.0 together with its existing software development methodology, which is currently insufficient. The shortages are described as bottlenecks of the methodology itself as well as issues of process management of the company. The newly designed software methodology eliminates those drawbacks and integrates new elements and terminology in order to better correspond with the current processes in the company. The main contribution of the thesis is seen in the new design of software development methodology for a small company, which can also be potentially used outside of the company Firma 2.0, associated with a sound theoretical background.

The Information technologies are becoming a key element in achieving an advantage above your competitors. Therefore, it is as important coming up with new and original ideas as well as having the ability to enforce those ideas by current management. The chances of enforcing new ideas are higher if you manage to implement the changes within set up forecast. The lack of flexibility and a low percentage of successful projects within these limits were the main motivation for composing this Master Thesis. There is an introduction to the agile project management in the first part of this paper and a specific implementation example of this method in the second part.

The main goal of this diploma thesis is to investigate the possibilities of the usage of Kanban system within a banking environment. To achieve this goal, the history, advantages, disadvantages and main areas of its usage are analyzed and described. Another goal of this thesis is to define the suitable terminology for Czech environment and to inspect the extent to which the concept of Kanban is compatible with the existing approaches and methodologies to project management. The market analysis of available software tools to support the concept of Kanban is performed (criteria definition, evaluation and final comparision). Based on all the previously described outputs a methodology to implement Kanban in banking environment is designed.This methodology is then used in the final chapter of the thesis -- the case study from an international bank, providing middle management with a step by step guide to successfuly implement Kanban system.

The thesis analyses manufacturing process of wooden handles as a component part of bench chisels. The introductory part summarizes basic theoretical knowledge regarding production process, production preparation, production management and cycle, as well as layout of the workplace. The main part focuses on analysis of wooden handle production with the use of in-dustrial engineering methodology. Analysis of material flow, workplace arrangement, methodics 5S, low-cost automation, pull system, Kanban and utilization of waste were carried out in order to find improvement possibilities in the wooden handles production. Solutions for better production efficiency and increase of production capacity are proposed from the findings of this thesis.

This thesis deals with the issue of project management in the development of custom software, particularly PRINCE2 methodology and agile approaches to software development. The work is divided into two parts. The first part is theoretical. It describes the basic concepts of project management, project history and characterizes the selected software development methodologies. The classical methods are represented by waterfall and spiral models. In the context of the agile methods are described Scrum, Extreme Programming, Kanban and Scrumban. Regarding the standards of project management this thesis describes in detail the methodology PRINCE2 which at the end of the theoretical part will be compared to the standards of PMI and IPMA. The second part is practical and describes an adaptation of PRINCE2 for small projects and helps to decide which tools of PRINCE2 are required for small projects use and which ones can be ignored. In this thesis the process of managing product delivery within the PRINCE2 methodology is replaced by the agile methodology Scrumban that is adapted for a software development within analyzed organization. The thesis focuses on a more detailed description of the methodology Scrumban, established metrics and motivation within the development team.

This thesis researches dynamics in projects managed by Scrumban. It describes the creation of system dynamics simulation model, which provides insight into the relationships between system components. It also presents data, that are further analysed with the purpose of discovering patterns in behaviour of project attributes in time, such as size of the product backlog, work in progress etc. The patterns are discovered and recommended parameter settings are provided so that there is no idle time or higher defect rate than necessary. Soft factors are also included in the model, namely the development team and the customer, which have a grand effect to the model behaviour. Managment flight simulator is developed, which provides the option to experiment even to users, who are not familiar with system dynamics modelling. The thesis consists of two parts. In the first part, necessary theory of project management, system dynamics and their fusion is provided. The second part is dedicated to the process of creating the simulation model, dynamic hypothesis formulation, mathematical modelling, testing and data analysis. In consideration of the analysis results, recommended policies are provided. Last pages of the thesis describe the user interface of management flight simulator and it's controls.

Bachelor thesis consists of two parts: a literature review and their own work. Literature review explains the reader with issues concerning situation of the automotive industry and lean manufacturing. Topics concerning the situation of the automotive industry deals with the number of cars in the Czech Republic and the world. There is an explanation of lean manufacturing and selected methods, explaining the difference between gradual improvement and improving jump. The actual work consists of chapters on the characteristics of the company, the structure of production and planning, manufacturing process selected group of products, material flows of goods and estimating losses, adding value and suggests possible zlepšení.Vše is applied to the company ŠKODA AUTO a. s., in that its activity is analyzed for calendar year 2012. Finding the necessary information regarding the operation of the company was studying the annual reports, websites and communication with executives including a tour of the museum and business operations.

The main aim of this bachelor?s work is an analysis of the new established systém Kanban, between an external storehouse and a manufacturing plant in České Budějovice, and a comparison with the previous system of supplying.

Purpose of my work is to analyze level of IT support basic methods material requirements planning (MRP and KANBAN) in the company which is oriented in make to order manufacturing. Analysis will be performed in the company Letov letecká výroba s.r.o which is oriented in make to order manufacturing. Company focuses on mechanical production and assembly. First step of my work will be preparation and characterization material requirements planning methods and then their relationship to the system for production planning. On the basis of theoretical knowledge will be able to examine the support of material requirements planning in SAP ASW. I will follow basic methods of material requirements planning and with help of screens made by using SAP I will be able to show support of material requirements planning and find shortcomings. This work should bring the reader knowledge of basic methods for material requirements planning and their relationship to system for production planning. Further the work should acquaint the reader with the planning of production in the company which is oriented in make to order manufacturing. Reader will be acquainted with the ASW SAP, when the analysis of material requirements planning will be done.

This diploma focuses on the real use of operations research methods in conjunction with logistics technologies. The aim is to show the way of optimization and simulation methods application and to evaluate if these methods are suitable tools for logistics technology application. Following logistic technologies were analysed: Just in Time, Kanban, Cross-Docking and Hub and Spoke. Used mathematical tools include: mixed linear programming models, distribution models, methods of multi-criteria evaluation and simulation models. On the basis of mathematical models 4 examples of new technologies introduction or analysis of already functioning systems have been solved.

This bachelor thesis contains a description of approaches leading to optimization of supplies and storage processes of TPS (Toyota Production System) concept focusing on kanban system. The basic principles of the system are defined in the theoretical part. The practical part contains analysis of particular kanban circuit of supplying the main production hall by components and semi-finished products from warehouse, identification of problematic aspects and putting forward a proposal how to optimize the process; the optimization in is conformity with the theoretical part of this paper. The conclusion summarizes contribution of the proposed solution.

The thesis deals with a systematics of planning in a company dealing with the production of components for diesel engines. Theoretical part is focused on the description of production logistics and logistics concepts. In the beginning of the practical part is analyzed the PULL system in the company, described KANBAN system and leveling. There are compared approaches to the production planning and packaging on the specific manufacturing division. In conclusion there are mentioned recommendations for the company.

This thesis should present some ideas from the lean enterprise, management approach, which is currently very popular. At first the Toyota Production System will be introduced in theoretical part, because the lean philosophy is largely based on it. Then I will take a closer look on some specific ideas from this philosophy. The practical part should introduce Valeo Production System, the production system of Valeo výmněníky tepla k. s. This company should provide prefect example, because it is significant supplier to the automotive industry, so the majority of methods is in the company applied for a long time, and therefore is the main part of the thesis analysis of this system rather than description of implementation. Nevertheless, the thesis may also serve as a good inspiration for companies, which want to know more about lean production systems.

The main aim of the diploma thesis was to explain functional principles and technical bases of a radio frequency identification (RFID) and usage RFID in company Robert Bosch České Budějovice, Ltd. Another aim of this paper was to analyse systems of supply (a internal logistics) in this company. The attention was also given to description of chosen logistic methods and technologies and their use within the framework of Bosch Production System in Robert Bosch České Budějovice, Ltd.

Lean company could be characterized with high effectivity of internal proceses and sustain elimination of waste. Lean company uses several methods, which are aplicated on many proceses along whole value stream of the product. This essay includes most known and used methods such as: just in time method, kaizen improovement philosophy, based on systematic improovement activities iniciated by employees. Also systems of autonomation in production - jidoka, improoved logistic methods and pull-system using kanban, nivelization of the production flow by heijunka method, error proofing systems poka-yoke, systems of organizing office and workplace 5S. All of it summarized in economic results. In analytical part, trying to find out, whether lean systems take effect in services. Using comparison of two real estate agencies, I have find out that lean systems really exists even in services. Moreover there is a big difference between company that uses, and company which do not.

The topic of the diploma work is the use of modern methods in the management of stock. Stock represents very important part of the company's economy; its right level contributes to the increase of competitiveness of the company. The diploma work states the theoretical basis for management of stock and analyzes in detail the chosen methods -- kanban a Just-In-Sequence, which is often understood as a next step in implementation of the pull principle -- consumption manager inventory. The main aim of the work is the analysis of definition of the stock for the system of kanban and Just-In-Sequence and definition which effect have it's parts on the stock. According to a target of the work a hypothesis was defined. The right implementation of kanban, or Just-In-Sequence and incidence on it's parts contributes to a reduction of stock. The practical part of the work analyzes in detail the formulas of calculation of the stock in the system of kanban, it's factors are simulated and the level of stock examined. Accordingly, the comparison of the system of kanban and Just-In-Sequence is provided. In the end of the work the recommendations for implementation of kanban and Just-In-Sequence are made. Also the successfulness of the implementation of new methods in the defined company is evaluated and recommendations are prepared.

The aim of this thesis is to analyze and optimize production processes in a company which produces plastic components for the automotive industry. The theoretical part of this thesis summarizes basic knowledge of business process simulation and addresses the reasons for making use of dynamic simulation as a tool for eliminating dissipation and supporting decision making. The main focus is an analysis of the current situation and identifies the problems in the company. For the purpose of optimization, a simulation model was created using Simul8, by the Simul8 Corporation. The model was made in accordance with the methodology described in the theoretical part of this thesis. It was used to examine the efficiency of proposed versions of the production schedule, in light of its impact on storage capacity and service level.

The aim of my diploma thesis was an analysis of production processes with regard to the implementation of Lean Manufacturing and concept of appropriate measures for improvement. In the theoretical part I describe Logistics Technologies and different elements of Lean Production. In the second part of thesis I describe practical implementation of certain methods of Lean Manufacturing, namely the method of Kanban and 5S. In conclusion, the work evaluates the overall effectiveness of the newly implemented system .

This work is mostly oriented to define theory and application of principle Just in Time ( JIT ), Just in Sequence (JIS ) and related methods in Robert Bosch Ltd.Part goals are define theoretical basis of JIT and JIS from knowledge of Czech and foreign literature and detailed analysis of particular methods. Each method is well evaluated with all its pros and cons. Further observations engaged method of Kanban, Heijunka, MRPI, MRPII, which are close related to JIT and JIS. This work precisely describe application of JIS at project DNOX in Robert Bosch. System JIT is described through all its individual method (Kanban,Leveling,Supermarkets, which were gradually implemented in Robert Bosch.

Teoretická část práce rozebírá problematiku štíhlého podniku, resp. štíhlé výroby, dále základní metody, systémy a přístupy užívané v Toyota production system (TPS).Praktická část popisuje jejich implmentaci v konkrétním podniku z oblasti automobilového průmyslu a nabízí návrhy řešení problému spojených se zaváděním TPS.

The thesis is devoted to the modern logistic methods in the inventory management of a company, it focusses mainly on the VMI and kanban methods. The thesis analyses also the use in the company Robert Bosch, spol. s r.o. The recommendations for this company are put forward at¨the end of the thesis.

The main aim of this work was to rate the usage of selected logistic methods and introduction of the operating system Kanban to the production line in the project {\clqq}C214 Top Roll`` of the company Faurecia Automotive Czech Republic, s.r.o, Interior Systems. A minor aim then was to find out the knowledge level of the Kanban method. Methodics Hypotheses: 1.The logistic flows used in the Faurecia company already function sufficiently enough, the proof of which is the stabilised production. 2.Using the operating system Kanban for functioning production, logistics and the whole company Faurecia is rather advantageous. 3.Training all the employees is a vital part in the process of introducing the operating system Kamban. Methods: deducion, situation analysis - collection of information,interviews, survey, questioning brief, modeling Structure of the practical part is following: company profile, character of pruduction and setting of the main logistical flows, determination of zones and stock sectors, process implementation and using of Kanban in the production line "C214 Top Roll". The first hypothesis can be confirmed by the situational analysis which evaluates the processing and logistic method. The individual methods {\clqq}met`` or {\clqq}nearly met`` the demands and because all the methods together partake of the production and the production has provided very good results in the previous months, we can consider the production being stabilised. The second can also be affirmed. If the production on a particular assembly line is stabilised, it is possible to introduce the Kanban method. Why not to use it if a there is a great advantage of this method in simplicity and lower production supplies which result in decreasing the total costs? It is beneficial for all participating on the production and for the Faurecia company as a whole. Third hypothesis can be confirmed as well. There has been a survey based on short questionaires and the knowledge of working and using the Kanban has been found inadequate. The best form of providing all the important information will be a training as a part of the process of introducing and using the Kanban method. Both aims have been resulted in stating possible recommendations and improvement suggestions: - production is stabilized, Kanban is possible to apply on 1.9. 2008 - training is necessary, meeting of responsible persons, control, messing, measures, - training of current and new workers, - motivation, communication improve, - system of regural records about information and control of chief (material and production planning)

These diploma thesis are oriented on a analysis of quality management system in Fezko a. s. Strakonice and propose possibilities for its improvement. Quality management system is in this company on high level. Company is certified according to ISO/TS 16949. The opportunities for system improvement were detected particularly in production control area and material flow. I propose using of modern quality management tools and implementing of lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodology in production, including kaizen and kanban techniques.

The aim of this thesis was to characterize lean production and kanban method in TRW Carr, s.r.o., Stará Boleslav. The thesis describes current firm situation with focus on kanban method. The another aim was to propose possible improvements. In the thesis are proposed solutions, successfully implemented in different plants. The thesis also include totaly new proposals, which can be implemented only in concrete plant. The last aim of this thesis was to find more effective system and implement new trends, if possible.

Intention of this work is to introdukce ideas of lean enterprise in general but also on concrete example of company BENTELER, ČR s.r.o. and take a think on influences and difficulties. Dissertation is divided into theoretical part which describing basic methods and principles of lean enterprise and practical part. In practical part I am introducing company BENTELER, ČR s.r.o. and actions to establish lean production on concrete example in plant Chrastava.

Dissertation thesis elaborates and put into broader perspective of lean manufacturing two particular decision situations: optimization of the inventory levels between two adjacent production units and the competitive strategy for supplier in the supplier selection process. Discrete simulation is presented to be a suitable tool for determination of appropriate kanban card levels with respect to variability and overall system performance. Simulation optimization is introduced for kanban cards allocation in complex systems, such as multi-stage, multi-product production systems. Further, the lean procurement is presented as an integral part of lean manufacturing with significant influence on the just-in-time system. Stochastic model, which assess supplier competitiveness with the cost of further improvement, is developed.