Summary: | This master’s thesis was written on the behalf of Saba Frukt och Grönt AB in Helsingborg and is the final part of the Master program in Mechanical Engineering at Halmstad University. The main task was to introduce visual control and increase the rate of concept in two of the departments of the company. The goal is to come up with implementation proposals, and if possible to implement one in the near future. The author attacks the problem by using the Six Sigma DMAIC-methodology as it is a clear and structured approach. As a complement Lean-inspired tools are used. After compiling the results from the interviews and benchmarking some suggestions are made. These are reviewed with stakeholders and a discussion of how to go on further was held. Within a short time the implementation starts on one department with visual methods such as marks on the floor and an andonlamp. Unfortunately, due to time constraints, nothing is yet implemented in the other department. However the work is going on and it requires a lot of planning and preparation. Conclusions are drawn that the goal is achieved and recommendations for future work are presented in this master’s report.
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