Gundersen, Emily_MPC_2013

Title Gundersen, Emily_MPC_2013
Alternative Title Lean Office Project
Creator Gundersen, Emily
Collection Name Master of Professional Communication
Description When selecting a project, I wanted to work on something that would benefit me personally and also provide value to my employer since they are paying for my education. It was difficult to choose a project at work, as my original idea of helping the Contracts Department with developing their process turned out to be a political problem and would not be suitable for this situation. I had been planning on that project for a long time so it frustrated me to scramble for another worthwhile project. I spoke with various individuals at work to obtain some guidance for a sensible project. I was able to gain support from management on producing a Lean Office project. Lean Manufacturing concepts are not new to me. I was introduced to Lean Manufacturing while working for Autoliv, ASP Ogden, Utah in 1997. I had been working for Autoliv for many years when new management entered the scene and introduced Lean to our company. We began to make changes towards Lean principles and developed processes that are still used today. Autoliv was one of the first companies in Utah to become proficient at using the Lean Manufacturing processes. Parker Hannifin, my current employer, has taken many Autoliv tours to gain knowledge of Lean concepts and implementation of Lean into our manufacturing environment. Through the years, working for Autoliv and Parker, I have gained the understanding of eliminating waste and streamlining processes to improve throughput. Although, I have not had the Lean ‘hands-on' experience prior to this project, completing this project has expanded my knowledge of Lean concepts and benefits of implementing a Lean Office. During this project I been able to apply the teamwork and leadership knowledge gained from the MPC program to implement a successful improved Lean process.
Subject Lean manufacturing; Communication in organizations
Keywords Lean office; Lean methodology
Digital Publisher Stewart Library, Weber State University
Date 2013
Language eng
Rights The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce their theses, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights.
Source University Archives Electronic Records; Master of Professional Communication. Stewart Library, Weber State University
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Format application/pdf
ARK ark:/87278/s6a2hwke
Setname wsu_smt
ID 96739
Reference URL https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s6a2hwke
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