Title Waste sorting optimization in aircraft maintenance: implementation of Lean manufacturing /
Translation of Title Atliekų rūšiavimo optimizavimas orlaivių techninio aptarnavimo procese: Lean gamybos diegimas.
Authors Valentinavičius, Matas
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Pages 92
Keywords [eng] aviation ; Lean ; manufacturing ; waste ; management
Abstract [eng] The main problem posed for aircraft maintenance waste sorting management is current absence of effective waste management strategy. To achieve better overall profit and processes efficiency, innovations in managing production waste has to be made. This adds to overall improvement of waste sorting efficiency that leads to more environmentally friendly manufacturing. The first chapter is devoted to cutting-edge analysis which describe current management peculiarities and problems in aircraft maintenance and repair organizations around the globe, the special attention is given to Lithuanian companies. The second section provides universal solution for waste management problems by introducing Lean management methods in aircraft maintenance hangar environment. Identification of determinant characteristics: time, distance, type and quantity of waste generated during manufacturing processes. Modelling case scenarios and selecting best solution. The third section looks at the economic objectives of the assessment, prices of equipment, optimization costs. In addition, Lean implementation costs are introduced. Master's thesis consists of three parts: literature review, methodology and research. The explanatory note consists of introduction, the managerial level of analysis, modelling scenarios, conclusions, references and appendices. Graphical part of explanatory part consists of the 28 illustrations and 17 drawing tables. Appendices consists of 16 general tables.
Dissertation Institution Kauno technologijos universitetas.
Type Master thesis
Language English
Publication date 2016