Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/10362/35454
Title: Kaizen costing in delphi technologies
Author: Carvalho, Frederico Manuel da Cruz Ramalho Duarte de
Advisor: Major, Maria João
Keywords: Kaizen costing
Material cost initiative process
Material cost saving
Defense Date: 20-Jan-2018
Abstract: Background: This study investigates how Kaizen Costing can aid in the cost savings process in material for Delphi Technologies, where a complete breakdown of the general process is given, as well as a real-life example. Methods: The paper consists of an interventionist research case study. Qualitative and quantitative data was gathered to outline the exact cost saving process. Results: The design change boosted company’s savings by $ 761,249 for a period of twelve months. Conclusion: Findings offer unique insights to the impact Kaizen Costing has on material cost savings, which augments its competitiveness in the fierce automotive industry.
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10362/35454
Designation: A Work Project, presented as part of the requirements for the Award of a Masters Degree in Finance from the NOVA – School of Business and Economics
Appears in Collections:NSBE: Nova SBE - MA Dissertations

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